Columbus (CA 74) - Naval Cruise Book

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Abe Lincoln at the throttle A little water in the fuel never hurt anyone Anybody remember to take the stack cover off ? Two Georges are better than one

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») LTJG Gundersen CWO L.K. Mumford For Bravo division much of this cruise has been hard, grueling work, but there have been many satisfying moments in completing necessary work, visiting intriguing Asiatic ports, and remembering that before long we will be returning once again to our families and friends. Bravo division normally is the second largest on board the Columbus, but during this cruise the men have often doubled up on their responsibilities and work, for there were times when we were as many as fourteen men below the allowance of seventy two. Underway during normal steaming the Boiler Gang stands a luxurious one-in-three watch, under working conditions that perpetually find the temperature well over the century mark. When operational commitments require the big push from the Columbus, with speeds exceeding twenty-seven knots, two more boilers are immediately lit off and Bravo digs in for a rigorous four-on, four-off watch set up. In port, auxiliary steaming finds Bravo division busier than ever as the duty section is often forced to stand port and starboard watches while the rest of the division, under the direction of Flash Hendricks, keeps the kettles in shape by periodic cleaning of firesides and watersides. The hardworking men of the firerooms excel under the leadership of Weger in number one, Chief Litsey and Ely in number two, Chief Mattos and Jiles in number three, and Chief Meigs and Loud in number four. The Oil Gang , under Chief Moon and Comstock, is constantly on the job, fueling day or night, at sea or in port, ballasting or deballasting, and continually lining up fuel and water tanks for shipboard use. Teaming up with the boiler tenders and the oil gang are the monkey mates , led by Pollock, MM1. This group is responsible for the never-ending task of upkeep and maintenance of the auxiliaries. Bravo Division Officer is LTJG R. M. Gundersen. Chief Machinist L. K. Mumford is presently doubling up as Boiler Maintenance Officer and Machinery Repair Officer. FRONT ROW: Newcomer, P.K., Hendricks, R.L., Ramsay, G.V.K., Brock, W.L., Contos, C.G., Knepp, R.C. SECOND ROW: Paton, W. C, Weger, C. R., Meigs, G. N., BTC, Moon, H. A., ETC, CWOL.K. Mumford, LTJG R. M. Gundersen, Mattos, A. J., BTC, Litsey, T.B., BTC, Ely, F.R., Pollock, G.E. THIRD ROW: Symes, D. (n), Beghtel, R.C. Miller, A. A., Gephart,C.F., Bryan, G.K., Valenciano, A. P., Bredfield, R.D., Peterson. . I. L., Burdick. R.P., Mantooth, C.A. FOURTH ROW: Hughes, P. G., Prater. K. P., Clifford, L. E., Mierkey, C. H., Rayman, F. R., Watkins, E.E., Wolfe. B. R., Tullos, B. J., Schuman, C.J., Hickey, T. (n), Bartlett, B.G. i ' if V - ,«., «m -f v

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3S f X wmS: ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ ■■■■■■■i H FRONT ROW : Tierney, W.F., Stacy, R.P., Eles, J., Luffman, L.R., LT M.L. Bevington, McClung, L.E., EMC, Flana V. .)., Duly, W. R., Schrammel, E. T. SECOND ROW: Dipietro. A. L., Mikolajczak, G. E., Chartier. D. A., Weaver, Mack, A.L., Apple, T.R., Cole, R.S., Pfaff, J.J., Siedschlag, L.A., Turley, J.J., Goben, M.L. THIRD ROW: Dacanay, ( Kelley, F.S., Hasner, D.B., Leguerrier, M., Rohwer, D.D., Robbins, W.R., Davis, R. I ' ., Sarver, M.G., Breese, D.E., Kasl F.D. LT Bevington Elec. Iwen Echo division is responsible for the Columbus ' electrical equipment : this includes miles of cables, electric motors, generators, ship ' s lighting and power. The division is divided into seven gangs, each directly responsible for certain specific equipment. Briefly, these are : The lighting gang, which maintains and repairs all the ship ' s lighting facilities. The power gang, whose full-time job is keeping all winches and large motors for the turrets and gun mounts in readiness and working order. The distribution gang, which has charge of all ship ' s generators, switchboards, pumps, and all motors found in the engineering spaces. This gang also supplies the Columbus with all its lighting and power sources. The shop maintenance gang, who repair, rewind, and renew any damaged or destroyed electrical equipment, ranging from battle lanterns to large pumps and motors. The ventilation gang, at present consisting of one man, whose specific job is to keep all the ship ' s ventila- tion equipment in working condition. The interior communications gang, which handles such equipment as gyro compasses, ship ' s communications, and other electrical gear pertaining to communications. And finally, the Coffee gang, which keeps the division supplied with hot mud every day of the year. This is Echo division. Could you get along without it ? Nevah hoppen !