Cimarron (AO 22 AO 177) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 78 of the 1964 volume:

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Following a logistics problem at Pearl Harbor in 1940, the CIMARRON and a sister ship fueled the Pacific Fleet at anchor there. This task was completed in 36 hours, a job for which four days had been allowed. These chores were but warmups for experiences yet to come. A short time later this old lady switched oceans and participated in her first underway replenishment. At the time, she was a member of a 27-ship task force formed to transport U. S. Armv personnel to Iceland. She re- fueled the destroyer USS BAINBRIDGE in September 1941, enroute to Iceland, and scores of other ships thereafter. Adding a bit of drama to the situation, a month later while enroute to Newfoundland, one of the patrol- ling destroyers in her vicinity, the USS RETBEN .lAMES, was sunk by a Oerman submarine. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor found CIMARRON out of Capetown. South Africa. During the next three months the ship transported fuel through the submarine infested waters between Norfolk, ' irginia ; Portland. Maine: Newfoundland ; and Iceland. Although she saw eneiny submarines many times, her speed enabled her to avoid them. During the early days of World War II. CIM.ARRON replenished units involved in the Battle of the Coral Sea and. a short time later, those par- ticipating in the Battle of Midway. Still later, ships that launched the cam- paign for Guadalcanal were refueled by CIMARRON. This ship also refuel- ed carrier striking forces the day before the first Battle of the Eastern .Solomons. Practically every major campaign of the Pacific during World War II found the CIM.- RRON on hand to offer her ■ ' Black Gold and logistic support. CIMARRON and a sister ship refueled the Tokyo task force before and after the Tokyo raid. Nearly 200.000 miles later she returned to Tokyo, in .September 1945, one of the first Navy ships to anchor there after the war. At the time she was replenishing units off Japan and was directed to proce- ed into the Bay. She arrived on September 10. 1945. having steamed 360,000 miles to Tokyo, measured from the day of her commissioning. At the close of World War II. the Navy described CIMARRON as having fueled more ships than any other oiler in the Navy and of having participat- ed in every major operation in the Pacific. CIMARRON remained in the F ' ar East for some time, participating in the Japanese occupation, and was then sent hom.e. The outbreak of the Korean War in 1950 brought her back into action. Except for three short periods, totalling 11 months, the CIMARRON operated continuously off Korea pro- viding support to the Fleet, from July 1950 to November 1953. The CIM.iXRRON, carrying her campaign ribbons proudly, was cited by the United Nations for her accredited refueling of over 200 ships 600 different times during the Korean conflict. During this period, CIM.ARRON pumped out the staggering total of 107,000.0(10 gallons of fuel oil and 8.250,000 gallons of aviation gasoline. Since the Korean War. it ' s been comparatively quiet for the CIMARRON. Routine Western Pacific deployments, yard periods, and Eastern Pacific tra- ining has occupied most of her time. However, a highlight of these years came in late 1954 when she served as flgaship for the support group during Operation Passage to Freedcm — the transporting of freedom-loving people from North Vietnam. In the late 1950 ' s CIM.ARRON was on the line, pro- viding support, during the Quemoy-Matsu crises, with units of the Taiwan Patroi Force making regular customer appearances. This old lady of the sea has rarely rested since hoisting her commis- sionin g pennant in March 1939. While the CIMARRON may be old. she is still young in spirit and continues to add to her pace by setting new records. Continuing with her history making during the latter part of 1963, CIMARRON had her 23r.l change of command. Present for the ceremonies were four captains, all skippers of the ship at different times. Over the years CIM.ARRON Navymen have contributed much to the ship ' s long and honorable record. The men in blue have left their mark in the foreign ports they ' ve visited. They ' ve left the belief that the members of this proud ship ' s crew are all ambassadors in blue. They ' ve delivered several tons of Project Handclasp cargo to Japan, the Philippines, Hong Kong. Korea, Okinawa and Formosa, to name just a few of their people-to-people destinations. Included in the cargoes have been massive amounts of clothing, multi-purpose food, garden seed, medical supplies and a host of other items. Thus, the USS CIMARRON, the oldest ship in the Navy on continuous active service, looks back with justifiable pride, on its long and glorious 25- year history. She has seen many places, done many things and fought well for her country. Now she looks forward with great expectation toward entry into her second quarter-century of service to the Fleet and the % orld. OUR SHIP Now gather ' round lads and you ' ll hear the tale of the mightiest oiler that ever did sail. She ' s the Queen of the Fleet .1 well-earned name, too With a mightv-fine Captain and an excellent crew. On this 64 cruise She couldn ' t he beat Refueling the ships of the SEVENTH Fleet. She ' s been to Pearl . nd out Hong Kong way Plus Sasebo, Kobe and Subic Bay. She went to Yokosuka and some oj us went To Tokyo by train which was time well spent. M ' e went on a mission ciou n Singapore way and crossed the Equator Oh ! What a day ! With ru enty-Jive years of serving the fleet She ' s the only ship to accomplish this feat. We ' re proud, by Golly, oj this ship The . 0 Twenty-Two You couldn ' t find a better ship or a prouder cre . This cruise is almost oyer And in the future we u ; look .ind be glad we caught the past in the pages oj this book. By F. D. FULK, YN3 COMMANDING OFFICER This IjDok records the 19I 1 estern Pacific deployment of the CIMARRON and pays tribute to the outstanding crew who made this cruise so reward- ing and enjoyable. Old CIM celebrated her iioth anniversary in March of this year and continued to exhibit the amazing stam- ina and enthusiasm that has marked her previous years. I am sure all of vou are proud to have served on CIMARRON and to have contributed to the ship ' s long and honorable record. May she continue to serve the mighty SEVENTH Fleet and the free world for another quarter of a century ! To each and everv shipmate-a sin- cere WELL DONE. CAPT C.N. CONATSER, USN COMMANDING OFFICER Captain Charlie N. Conatser was born in Dallas, Texas, and attended the University of Texas, gra- duating with the Class of 1938. He received his commission on November 1. 1939. The carrier US.S YORKTOWN was Captain Conatser ' s first assignment following flight training at Pensacola, Florida. Other duty assignments during World War II include the carrier USS SARATOGA, NAAS Cecil Field as instructor and the USS CABOT as Air Officer. Postwar duties brought a tour in Newport, R. I. ; NAS Jacksonville, Florida ; the USS BOXER and USS ANTIETAM ; and then to the Bureau of Naval Personnel, serving on the Personnel Policy Board. Captain Conatser, after having completed a tour as Executive Officer aboard the new USS SARATOGA, was selected for the rank of Captain and ordered to AIRDEVRON THREP: as Commanding Officer. Prior to reporting to the CIMARRON, Captain Conatser attended the National War College and then served two years on the Joint Staff (JCS) in Washington. Captain Conatser ' s decorations include the Air Medal with star, the Presidential Unit Citation with star, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, China Service Medal, Victory Medal, United Nations Medal, American Defense and American Theater Medal. He is married to the former Miss Martha Brown of Dallas, Texas. Captain and Mrs. Conatser reside at ' 212 Quincy street. Long Beach, California. Their son Charlie is a freshman at the University of Texas. EXECUTIVE OFFICER After serving many years in many types of naval vessels, I can truthfully say that Big CIM is head and shoul- ders above them all. vShe has an excel- lent reputation throughout the fleet and I ' m certain that thousands and thousands of former crew members experienced at least a touch of nostalgia when they read about her recent 25 th anniversary. Any ship is only as good as her crew and Big CIM has been blessed with a con- tinuity of outstanding officers and men second to none. The present crew is no exception and it is a real pleasure to call them shipmates. The j resent WEST- PAC cruise and my tour of duty in CIMARRON are nearly over, but will never be forgotton. LCDR H. H, .Ml . 11-()R1), USN EXEcuTivb: ()ffici-:k Lieutenant Commander Homer E. Mumford was born in Roseville, Ohio, and entered the Navy on September 18, 1935. He was commissioned an Ensign February 15, 1944. During the Second World War he served as First Lieutenant on EST 705; navigator. Executive Officer and then Commanding Officer of the EST 578. Lieutenant Commander Mumford has also commanded the PENOBSCOT (ATA-188) and the GENESEE (AOG-8). He served as Officer in Charge of the Weser River Patrol in Bremerhaven, Germany, for two years. Before reporting to the CIMARRON in October 19H2, he was Surface Operations Officer at the U. S. Naval Station, Sangley Point, Philippine Islands, for two years. Lieutenant Commander Mumford ' s decorations include the American Defense Medal, the American Theater Medal, the Asiatic Theater Medal, the Philippine Liberation Medal, China Service Medal, European Occupation Medal, World War II Victory Medal and the Good Conduct Medal with four stars. He is married to the former Miss Verna Lloyd of Roseville, Ohio. Lieutenant Commander and Mrs. Mumford and their daughter Christine reside at 5713 Bellflower Boulevard, Lakewood, California. DEPARTMENT HEADS LT 1). V. SMITH. L s. OPERATIONS OFFICER L ' l F. I. SULLR ' AX. USX FIRST LIEUTENANT LT D. E. LOXG, USX CHIEF ENGINEER LTIG M.G. O ' CONNELL. USNR SUPPLY OFFICER OFFICERS Front row. 1. to r. : R. H. GR() ES, M. W . KTCK, D.I,. WELXGAKTXEK ; Middle row: F.J. SULLIVAN, D. W. SMLrH. HE. MUMFORI), I). E. LONG, E.J. O ' CALLAHAN; Back row: M. J, K. MC MORROW, D. A. JACKSON. D. M. GALLAHER, L. J. LENZE. W L. ADKINS Did someone sav Stretch ' It was never like this at Brown University I iyt)l CJlyni|HC team Htiir or r.o hair. 1 can still jumi.) higher. ( )h ' . (HI rt. ' standing on in iianil . Once yon gel c lust one, the rest are e is ' . 1 i-ive shots for a dime ' . It is after iL ' dO so it must he ham or hanihur.uers. CPO ' s I 1! ii I K . . m • 1 ' : 1 • • m • • • • • 1 f • • • • 1 Mm ' '  i • U ' - i -f Front row, 1. to r. ; McNAMARA. R. J.. GMGC, JAMES. R. E,. SEC, KNIGHT. C. A., SKC, DEBOURGH. A. E.. BTC. IVY. J.. CSCA. BREWER, R., HMC : Back row : MOORE. B., MMCS, KPXLY, P. M., QMC, CROSSEN. C. B., BMC. EOGLE. K. R.. MMCA, MANNING. R.. RMC. BUCHER. C. A.. HMC. WATTS. L W.. BTC I I King of iht .Anchor I ' ools The oniv wav Ui ii t on-rctire 1 rhe smiling chief I uili: Happy four years, chief. FIRST DIVISION Front Row, 1. u, r. . Ml kKl-,1.1 K ) li. MATlli-:s(.)X, j()lL M)X. W ' .L.. JOHNSON, C. F., BURNS, BRADY, NORMAN, lARNAGIN ; Middle Row: MORSE, HILL, R.D., CROSSEN, CWO-3 ADKINS, HOCKETT, TAYLOR, NLANGENE ; Back row : CANO, GARDNER, SWEET, KIDD, MORRLSON, HILL, H. C., BROWN, BOOM, NASON, JACKSON, RAGLE, FULLER It has been said that deck apes are the back- Ijonc of a ship, and rightly so, for without the crew of seamen any ship would promptly sink to the bottom of the sea. The First Division, under constant and experienced supervision of rated Boatswain ' s Mates, maintain the cleanliness and material condition of the forward part of the ship, a job which starts at re- veille and often times ends after evening colors, continuing the year round. The deck force is the backbone of the ship during replenishment. Without their knowledge of rigging and rig control, the CIMARRON would be unable to carry out her primary function of replenishing the fleet at sea. Winners of numerous Good Housekeeping awards I hat are uu doing in our bedr anna sec mv knife ; I got mv hand caught Hi ir c r,a; Service with a smile SECOND DIVISION Front row, 1. to i. : r.. Ki;k, I.AM 11I-;K T. ITCKKTT, CARIIII.L, M ' LLIVAN, WEIGHTMAN, CUFFMAN : Middle row : ALFURI), ZIMMERMAN, PALMER, CROSSEN. CWO-3 ADKINS, RALAT, FERGUSON, SIQUEIROS; Back row : REINBOTH, WHFrLEY, REITZ, CLOUDUS, FONDA, PHILLIPS, HENSLEY, EPLEY, CRANE, LACY, LAARHOVEN, HANBY, GALWEY, BLADES. LARVIN The jiriniary function of the Second Division is the care and maintenance of the deck spaces aft of F rame 63. During a cruise, many square feet of paint has to be chipped, the exposed metal surface properly prepared and painted. Fenders and brows must be repaired, rigging overhauled, lines spliced and fueling rigs main- tained in excellent condition. The boats must be maintained and properly manned to conduct ships business and transport liberty parties. The Second Division along with the First Di- vision is kept constantly busy carrying out these everlasting duties. As watch standers, the deck force carries out the duties of helmsmen, lookouts, messen- gers, sentries and Boatswain ' s Mates of the Watch. Ihcy did secure all the scuppers on this side, didn ' t they? We re poor little sheep, who have lost our wav. Baa, Baa Fantail honcho No, this isn ' t the snipes compartment. Air conditioned FOX DIVISION Front niw, 1. to r. : McNAMARA, HARRIS, CRP:HCH, I )UI)LEY, ENS LI-;X H ; Hack row CLIDDKN. LAWSON, WAYMIRR, BLACK. I ' ARTRII )( iH, HAGEDORN. HOLDER The Gunner ' s Mates of Fox Division concentrate solely on the 5 38 caliber dual purpose battery — two mounts forward and one mount aft. Their daily routine consists of testing, operating and maintaining these versatile weapons for constant peak performance. They also maintain the magazines and handling rooms with their stowage of tons of high explosives and the armory with it stowage of small arms. The Fire Control Technicians must employ a wide rangr of skills in their operation and upkeep of the director . radar and plotting room ; electronics to maintain the radar, mechanics to keep the computer and gun laying devices accurate, and ballistics to plot exactly where the pro- jectiles must hit. Fox Division also handles the port and starboard hiline and burton rig during underway replenishment. That look of quiet conhdence Hmm : 1 his doesn i look tiard. i aKc me lo vour ur- ' isior. cit.cct A ' ERY RELAXED DIMSIOX . . . Snerv snores Divisional organizer i Dee FOX DIVISION l-iont niw 1 t(, r : McNAMARA, I lAKKlS, CKKI-X-l 1. Dl ' 1 )1.1-; Y, IvXS LKXZK ; Ixick GLIDDEN, LAWSON. WAYMIRE, BLACK, PAKlKll )( H. IIAGEIKJRN, HOLDER The Gunner ' s Mates of Fox Division concentrate solely on the 5 38 caHber dual purpose battery — two mounts forward and one mount aft. Their daily routine consists of testing, operating and maintaining these versatile weapons for constant peak performance. They also maintain the magazines and handling rooms with their stowage of tons of high explosives and the armory with i t stowage of small arms. The Fire Control Technicians must employ a wide range of skills in their operation and upkeep ot the directors, radar and plotting room ; electronics to maintain the radar, mechanics to keep the computer and gun laying devices accurate, and ballistics to plot exactly where the pro- jectiles must hit. Fox Division also handles the port and starboard hiline and burton rig during underway replenishment. That look of quiet confidence Ilniin. ' ' This cloesti ' t lnok hard. Take me to your Division Othcer A VERY RELAXED DIVISION . . . Snerv snores Divisional organizer Deep thinker OPERATIONS DIVISION Front row, 1. to r. : LAilATT, TKLZKR, PETERSON, SEiXLAN, GERNEY, SOMERSET, GEHRING: Middle row: JACKSON, KELLY, LTJG JACKSON, ENS WEINGARTNER. MANNING, McLEMORE; Back row: FORGAY, WADSWORTH, RENNHACK, ELLLS, HAAS, GRANT, WANHOLM, BELTEZORE, SZOKOLA, CAROZZA, BATY, BAUM, KARITNSKL ACKERMAN, STOKOE, TRAUERNICHT The Operations Department contains the peo- ple that help CIMARRON find the way to the rendezvous point for underway replenishment ; that heljD her find the way through {ol; and dark; that help her talk to her customers; and that see to it that those long-soujiht and so w elcome letters get to the crew. The men of operations work hard waving their flags, sighting their stars, tracking their skunks, sending their dits , fixing the gear the other guys broke , and handling the mail. They added their part to a successful cruise and, like the rest, were glad when CIMARRON turned her head toward Long Beach ai ain. S-O-S, S-O-S, S-O-S M ' shoes! liercs mv shoes. Skivvv waver ii - 7 ' Tf X DIVISION Front rnw MOORE ; tu r Back : gLLJADO, XllOE: Aliddle row : BUCHER. BREWER, ENS RUCK, : BAND, MARSHALB, BBNUBEY, FUBK. PORTER, GREEN, HANSEN X ' in algebra designates an unknown quantity. Not so in CIMARRON ; X means men on the go. X Division consists of the Yeomen, Personnelmen, and Hospital Corpsmen, whose duties cover a range from issuing Hberty cards to bandaids. During a cruise, a ton of paper is used to carry out the functions of the ship ' s office and sick bay, some of which include letters requesting medical supplies and health record pages, to replenishment reports and the Plan of the Day. The division has the responsibility for school requests, transfer orders and an unending line of request chits. The corpsmen have the responsibility of the overall health of the crew and that of each man in parti- cular. The men of X Division hold key posi- tions during all ship ' s evolutions and stand watches at sea. With the role played by X Division, they truly make up an important part of the ship ' s company. Ah-h, so-o-o ! Elmer Vogel says 9, ' days K This little piggy went to the hospital hat you got, joe : i-l sr I don ' t like the Navy. I don ' t like the Navy. SUPPLY DIVISION Front row, 1. to r. : SANDERSON, ICASIANO, LABRADOR, TRAUTMAN, DISCIPULO, SCROGGINS; Middle row : BAKER, SMITH, KNIGHT, LTJG O ' CALLAHAN, IVY, BRIGGS ; Back row : GALERA, RICCITELLI, GIESE, ADAMS, HENRY, DUNN, NATATA, PA ()LINI, CAVANESS, UHL, HILL, LINHART, WHITE, BARNES, CARTWRIGHT The Supply Department provides all logistic support for the CIMARRON. The Storekeepers order, inaintain and dispense a great variety of provisions, spare parts and consumable items, be it canned salmon, boat rudders or liquid detergent. Ship ' s commissarymen prepare and dispense ovei 1200 meals per year and the quality of their work has a vital influence on the crew ' s morale. The laundry, barber shop and ship ' s store are operated by four ship ' s servicemen whose duties ensure CIMARRON a con- tented crew. Over one quarter million dollars in direct payments to ship ' s personnel is made each year through the disbursing office and is the work of the disbursing clerk, who computes all pay and allowances for CIMARRON ' S officers and enlisted men. And the stewardsmen are entrusted with care of jhe officers, performing their duties with marked competence. Sustaining material readiness is the con- stant challenge of the Supply Department, for only through effective logistics support can the ship perform her duties adequately. 68 da -s to Joe Biff ' s Back it up another twenty feet. . ii iit;llt. SO it dittclLl.L. w ...ml After a hard day in the Supply Otiice ii y? A DIVISION Front row, 1. to r. : YATES, KELLINGTON. BROWN ; TATE, WACHA, SATROWSKY. LTJG GALLAHER Back WILES, RESENDEZ, The A ' gang, with diesels, winches, pumjis and such may at times not look hke much. But when everytliing is going for the w orst. We pull together, though sometimes cursed. And when, with the others, v.e ' ve been put to the test, A Division is always the best! So partly explains the work of A Division, whose job consists mainly of repair and mainte- nance of winches and all diesel engines, the engines in the ship ' s boats, the ever-vital pumps used for a transfer of cargo and the after steering engines equipment. i iiisa C ' it ' here 1 conic! ' , . ' M- ' ' i Okay. ? I run .- L ' . • c: ; c - : - i ii r) yy B DIVISION ronl II i . I . to i.iic, (;r() ' 1{s, Di-i ' .orkcii 1 : KIIODKS, SHAKl ' , IlKNhUlX, SIARNKS. SPKNCEK ; Back row : L() j-.i.Y, Mii.HRoY, in ;k. ii. . i. li;i:i ' I ' R. COKI.KY, COTTRHLL, H |)ivision is niacK ' up cntiri ' l) ' ol Boili ' iuun lui ;ii ' calK ' d iho Black Gang ' and ail ' also I ' l ' li ' iTcil id as snipes . TIicn fire the liciilers and siippi the steam ne cessary to keej) C1M. 1 R()N on tlie nio e. and to keep tlie galley e(|uipinent supplied with steam. They are responsible lor the maintenance of the ship ' s four boilers and cleanliness ol the boiler room spaces. It looks hard lull n s realK ' easv IM 1 ' V ' . - v4 im ll- t_ fi «- Man with most time aboard CIM : something in my eye ! a r yy E DIVISION Front row, 1. to r. : KLEIST, DETHROW. TUWNSLHY. OWSTON SOPP, DANIEL, WALKER, DYKE, HARRIS. LTJG GALLAHER Back COSTA, E Division, made up of Electrician ' s Mates and IC Electricians, is responsible for providing electrical power throughout the ship for lighting, main propulsion and even galley ranges. Also they are responsible for keeping the gyro compass in readiness and for showing the movie in the Crew ' s Mess and the Wardroom. Besides providing the crew with such things as bunk lights and fans for their comfort, they are on 24 hour call to make emergency and general repairs to electrical machinery and keep the CIMARRON up to par. Many hours are spent making repairs to keep the CIMxA.RRON steam- ing, playing an ever-important role during CIMARRON ' S WestPac cruise and every day of the vear. Boy ' s night out I ' m hoping when I look back, it ' ll have sunk. ii TT yy E DIVISION Front row. 1. to r. : KLEIST, DETHROW. TOWNSLKY, OWSTON SOPP, DANIEL, WALKER. DYKE, HARRIS. LTJG GALLAHER Back COSTA. E Division, made up of Electrician ' s Mates and IC Electricians, is responsible for providing electrical power throughout the ship for lighting, main propulsion and even galley ranges. Also they are responsible for keeping the gyro compass in readiness and for showing the movie in the Crew ' s Mess and the Wardroom. Besides providing the crew with such things as bunk lights and fans for their comfort, they are on 24 hour call to make emergency and general repairs to electrical machinery and keep the CIMARRON up to par. Many hours are spent making repairs to keep the CIMARRON steam- ing, playing an ever-important role during CIMARRON ' S WestPac cruise and every day of the vear. : irn Boy ' s night out I ' m hoping when 1 look back, it ' ll have sunk. ii IK J yy M DIVISION Front row. 1. tor.; PEPPER. GLASS, HARRIS. RICKLEFS. FARRIS. TOKAR ; Middle row: BUTLER, FOGLE, LTJG GROVES, CLEVELAND, HARTWTCK, CORLEY : Back row: LAFFERTY, McPHER.SON. QUINN, BROWN, REED, OGLETREE, MAYNARD, BONAR, WOLFF, KELlIOYOAL ' ' M ' Division consists of Macliinist ' s Mates and Machinery Repairmen, commonly referred to as snipes , and are the peo- ple who sup])ly the power that makes the Big CIM run. They operate and maintain the main engines and related auxiliary equipment and insure the cleanliness of the engine room. They also supply the ship with fresh water, compressed air and fire main water. l (JNt, L...Hiluia.- e First stop in the P. I. Ready, . . . Aim, a T yy R DIVISION Front row, 1. to r. : WILHURN. CCJl ' MN. I ' OWKLL PEARSON, HODGEMAN, SCIIIISLE, JONES, .KJIIN.SON, McMORROVV Back row WARNER, : JAMES, TURNER, COX, SMITH, ETJG I Division is m;i le up of Shiptuici ' - ;nul Damage Controlmen. The task of tiir shipfitter includes metal and pipe repair of almost every conceivable unit of the sl.ip. from the Captain ' s screen door to the galley sink. Patching or renewal of 25 year old pipe is the speciality of the Damage Con- trolmen. along with boat repair and the continuous maintenance of the fire-fighting equipment on board, considered one of the most important jobs aboard a ship whicli carries volatile cargo. R Division is also responsible for tl c testing, loading and transferring of CIM.XK- RON ' s petroleum products. During re- fueling, they line up the cargo, operate the fueling station, maintain pumping pressures and rates and in general are the main fuel control of the ship. This, added to the normal routine of a repair division, irakc R Division a busy group. lust an old coiiiitr ' liov Hi hat you liave to go through to get a haircut. Mud pies One twist and you re covered with black oil And I ' m versatile Wait till he finds out his line is tied to the pier. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS SERVING THE FLEET During the 1964 WestPac cruise, the CIMARRON had opportunity to celebrate her 25th anniversary of active service in commission on 2U March 1964. CIMARRON first hoisted her commissioning pennant on 20 March 1939 at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard after being converted from a civilian tanker. Since that time she has worked hard during both World War II and the Korean War and in the time of relative peace since the Korean conflict. The photographs on the next few pages show her as she was then and as she is now, still working steadily but looking young after twenty- five vears. Cmnmissicjniny ct-remonies, Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, 20 March 1939 Crew lined u|) on what is now the after well deck CIMARRON steaming off Korea, 1952 CIMARRON steaming from Pearl Harbor, 19(34 CIMAI RO.N i.i ,..aiK camouilaKe, 1942 CIMARRON refuels off Korea, 1952 25th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION As the day of the -!5th hirthday of the CIMARRON approached, all hands were husied with preparations for a fitting celehration to highliifht the occasion. A party was l)lanned, with of course a large cake, and a group of underprivileged children Ironi the Suhic Bay, P. I., area were invited ahoard to share the festivities. The party had to be held on the Kith of March due to a schedule change having the CIMARRON at sea on the 2()th hut, as the pictures on the following pages show, this fact didn ' t seem to dim the enthusiasm of the crew or the children. Crew gathers on cargo clt-ck for cake cutting Cai)tain cuts linth anniversary cake Lake commemorating I ' . th anniversary Caplaiii passes uut cake I Captain with l.j man with most service on board, and (r. ) man with least service on board CROWD GATHERS AS CAKE IS CUT Ail hands await arrival - ! ' .._iL. Sailnr and cliildren gather aruuii cake as pictures are taken 4 A u m Lk Cake cutting nears completicin Children arrive in the crew ' s mess to be served Serving anniversary cake After the cake cutting was completed on the cargo deck, the group of underprivileged children went to the crew ' s mess where they had a meal and were assisted with their trays by some of the crew and served by members of the com- missary department. All had hearty appetites Child is helped with her tray Everyone enjoys the mea After the meal, the children were taken on a tour of the ship. This was followed by the handini, out of soda pop, which all seemed to enjoy. RHNN ' llACK, rCl. one uf the guides, holds one of the children. A small toast to the CIMAKROX ' s L ' otl Children are gathered together prior to leaving A final group photograph ot our guests and guides II Captain Conatser hands out tlie K ' ti Something lor each one at liii party • M ' M The party over, the guests depart As the children prepared to leave the CIMARRON, the Captain gave each one a gift from the CIM. Each boy and girl smiled happily and, with their gifts held tightly, left CIMARRON ' S birthday party to return home. .•Of, t 5| And each with a souvenir of the CIMARKOX ' 25th As they brightened the CIM ' s day, so the CIMARRON has brightened theirs ENVELOPES CACHETED FOR 25th ANNIVERSARY RENNHACK, PCI, stamps some of Kiiui covers received by CIMARRON to be stam- ped by special cachet (shown at right) 25th ANNIVERSARY of COMMISSIONING 1939-1964 CROSSING THE LINE . . . .ctv f j ' : u tM On the ninth of April, CIMAR- RON crossed the Equator at longitude 085 35 ' 00 E, while -ailing in the southern Indian ' ' cean and passed into the . omain of Neptunus Rex. We are readv to convene the court. I ENVELOPES CACHETED FOR 25th ANNIVERSARY I REX.XIIACK. PCI. stamps some of lOUi) covers received by CIMARRON to be stam- ped by special cachet (shown at rigiit) 25th ANNIVERSARY of COMMISSIONING 1939-1964 CROSSING THE LINE . . . lA- ;. Li itfl ; V- f !-2|itl!| On the ninth of April. CIMAR- RON crossed the Equator tit longitude 085 ;:!5 ' {)0 E, while sailing in the southern Indian Ocean and passed into the Domain of Neptunus Rex. I sliall show no leniency Neptunus Rex. We are ready to convene the court. 1 The Rov. . last minute of silent prayer for the PoUywogs The court indudes a Moro pirate King Neptune ' s court fills the cargo deck and waits The court is full of friendlv faces THE COURT CONVENES AND And now. we await the first I Ml [ sweet. Thanks, Doc, I feel better already. And down the lo-n-onn, lin Now don ' t break that egg Another I ' ollywog on his way 1 he grisly .Shellbacks 1 he initiated become the initiators. And join in to make that line lo-o-oniing ger. Ohu ! Ouch : Unhh : Oooch ! I i -- ' -si - --■ -- M ' .;-, m ■;■ ' :,. ' ' . H lk , (iii ' re getting the movie deck iir And they ' re waiting at the end of the slop chute Step right up to the dunking pool And tliis i all it takes to be a Shell back ? ' s been using that greasy kid stuil One for the road ! Swim call for the PoUywogs So this is what a new Shellback looks like Three more feet and 111 be a Shellback Aw, we ran out of Pollywogs y i- ■h UNDERWAY REPLENISHMENT This section will concern itself with the main function of the CIMARRON — that of underway replenishment. The pictures will show the types of rigs used and the conditions and hazards under which the men of the CIMARRON carry out their job. Lines are laid out for hilinc t ransfer Station ' is manned while destroyer in rough weather Captain, Supply Corps, hiliiied from the Saint Paul I m just sitting here because it ' s a good supervising angle Rigs over in heavy weather All ready on the cargo deck The bridge watch at UNKEP-alert and watchful 1 All types of ships are served as customers Lines laid out and ClM ' s ready for another customer They gave me this job because ol my good looks Chief honcho of the cargo deck Hev, no lower I Hev I Hev, Di- n t v.orry. Boats, there ' s no soap in that water All stations manned and ready Now the Tioga County is making her approach to port Black uii tij 1 icdiuleroga 1 he hands and feet oi the operation FROM CARRIERS TO DESTROYERS . . . riie brain.s ol the opei ' atidii Maxinuini [U ' essure to the destroyer All hands not actually on watch, lay to the cargo deck for hiline transfer It could be mail, movies or??? Ttike in line two A little heaving tiround r You take that line there and 111 carrj this A most important time in any sailor ' s life is pulling into or out of port. It is a lot more work than generally realized and the men of the deck force carry the largest burden. W ell, we ' re readv hen xou are I hat little extra shove needed in all operations . ncl when it ' s all over, you have to put it away. And then the CIMARRON. Hke all good- will ambassadors, had inspections to insure good appearance. . . Gave water to the thirsty people of Hong Kong . . . kc.ii.i.l Coniin.niili 1 I ' oker, Chief of Staff, Hong Kong, on board. . . r.iit then for hungry people, nothing 1 inch went to waste. t t They look too small to be hamburger l Ju t the place to relax and not be found : nap . Whats on the other end of this. Boats? IWi Don ' t let them looi yuu. 1 ni reaiiy good looking. You ' d never believe he was a nastj ' -tempered Gunner ' s Mate I But they said the gedunk wagon was on the pier. And then they ]jut this air conditioning in our compartment I ( )h ! 1 thought it was a cantaloupe Now dinner is lieuig served the wardroom What, me worry? M i Well, it beats Pavoliiu ' s ccjoking. The End! IN MEMORIUM In memory of a good shipmate and fine friend, Robert L. 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