Coral Sea (CVB 43) - Naval Cruise Book

Page 43 text:

fri! A 3 zo X id L n . '3'3-:-.552 i K A 1, , - 1 4 Provisions come up over the side First row: S. Geldon, Jr., L. S. Dzlniorfh, J. BI. Sllungllnn, R. D. Sizemore, R. M. Negley, J. E. S+., Koch, J. P. xvuxcmk, Jr., M. J. DeCnrlo .... Second row: L. 1 F. Cesurio, A. D. Done, D. R. Xvit- ter, P. J. Cooney, R. F. Geary, G. E. VV:llll:r, P. II. Fields, J. L. Hawks, J. F. Clmstoll, M. C. ' Lewis, Jr., T. B. Furdon. . . . Q Q 'l'llird row: E. F. Mackie, 0. A. ff Honeycutf. -1. Blain, M. Sen- ,if D. . num, R. A. Gibbs, H. A. Rule, A pl Jr., R. D. Opdyke, Il. K. Kil- ' buurlle, D. J. Gilford, S. KV. Kiv- ett, R. J. Guthrie, H. H. Hnssell. A , vs' 1 in if? Buying: money orders nt the . sliip's post oilice

Page 42 text:

FDI I0 HE FIRE CONTROL D1v1s1oN is the largest division in the Gun- nery Department, and rightly so, for with the F Division, as it is commonly called, lies the responsibility for the proper functioning of every unit of fire control equipment, from a Mark 57 Director to an integrator disc in the Mark 1 Computer. The Armory, which is a component part of the division, provides and maintains stowage spaces for the many tons of ammunition of all calibers that you see on-loaded every so often, and then quickly routed to the below-decks labyrinth by means of elevators, rollers, and hoists. Each day at the words turn to , the lirecontrolmen begin their transmission checks between controlling stations and mounts to insure hairline accuracy of the various follow-ups, make out reports, conduct tests, and literally play nurse maids to the highly sensi tive and temperamental fire control equipment The Armorys gun ner's mates likewise carry out their busy schedule of checking maga- zine temperatures, proper functioning of the sprinkling systems in their spaces, testing smokeless powder samples, and preparing and allocating ammunition for the frequent gunnery firing exercises. Next to the maintenance of Division equipment and material, cleanliness and upkeep of division spaces is foremost on the agenda. The division is proud of its ability to have its name but rarely men- tioned on the Zone Inspection Report, Much attention is devoted to divisional training, this is accomplished by frequent showing of training films covering a variety of naval subjects, by progress tests and assignments for those undergoing instruction for advancement in rating. On-the-spot instruction of personnel as to their duties during Air Defense and General Quarters exercises is emphasized to promote greater battle efnciency When you see a red sleeve shot down from the skies the F Division had a hand in it' lflrst lou R 1 Cope, C 'R Pl'-Cllllffr, I I' Cndclen, R L hltcllilly R E Mnrhn, I Don 0111- 1' W Dyer, R K Mitchell Second ron IV E Glovm, C PODCR, L F Noxlts, I Prntt, LffJG1B 0 WVeaner, R P Mc H nle. P Demereskl, F II Aucr, I Hlluktoth, D I Bacon, JI, T' V Iohnson. A D Fnrrv 'lluril rn!! R I' Rvgxec, R L Alllsml. N lx, Philme c w xvflflh J C Edvvlrdw, R N hnlgllf, R A l lcnnng, I! KV Fremont D lx Xvwbengn T J Roche, R I Priest R G Bla lol., H A 'I ltl N l rrst ron J 1' C1 n lrelln, S 1 'UI-v E L S DIOX0'lSy 1'lHll0. 1 w conutr, lr, c El hott Second ron G V Craft, J Gonfmlxes Jr, R Der umlflv G D lhll, H l Pllrks l ll Collln-., D C Anderson, R l Greene, D C inntln, E 5ll!'1or 'llnrd 1-ou L H Krall, lx 1: sncl.t1,n II run ei if J I WV J XVutknw, M I-I Clmlunnn, C' Mclieel, C I Snntll, J NV 0'Call'ngh:m R 0 Xenor. J A Rvun - it . .. . . D H .' ' ': . T. . '. ' Y if h . . f.. - , , Q V , 1 . ,. . .I - , V. pl ' - 1 Q . ': . 0 : Y 0 , . . . I . . - J! - - ' - ' Q .. ' ' '. 4 ' as i il' . '- ill :. L. . . . i ' , 4 , f , , - I . . '. v . . rl. gv 'N -1 1 I . .- ' I ' . . ,. 5: I P .f ,T ..-. '... '..,. .. 1 I ' ' if I n 1 'An . 1 i ' . i 5' S ': . . ': 'z . . x I ': I-' ' ., . A, Gy Q 51- P. '. ,- J. is. V W ia- f - -. '. 4 2 ISHYIHITII. J. G. Bourque, J. J- , x - . . ' :. . . - i . f af - . . , 2' I E 1 9 ,I 4 v E' ' ' -' - '. F , G: v. ' ' Y' .' -. . 4. . , ' V I9 , - . Z I- . 4 . 4 . 1 i . 1 , ff fa - - - i - -. , l' JJ H, l ,. A 5 .'- . f - . . ' .

Page 44 text:

DI ISIO HE PRIMARY JOB of the division aboard the CORAL SEA is that of operating the main engines in accordance with the orders of the Commanding Officer, issued either directly or through, his representative, the Officer of the Deck. Getting the turns out for the Skipper in spite of battle damage, or in times of peace, just ordinary machinery failures requires good organization, supervision by skilled operators and team work. The division fortunately possesses the above virtues in a very high degree. In conjunction with operating the main engines, just as in driving an automobile, there evolves a certain amount of required main- tenance and repair, in order that those engines stay in reliable and efficient operating condition. This responsibility as well as that of operating and maintaining all of the auxiliary machinery units serving the engines, except of course the boilers supplying the steam for motive power, falls to the lot of the division. ln addition to its contribution to the shipboard organization by virtue of its personnel operating and maintaining the engines fur- nishing motive power to the ship, and also operating and maintain- ing all auxiliary machinery units serving those engines, the Ml division shares with the E division the responsibility of operating and maintaining the turbo generators furnishing the ships lighting and power. All of the ships' steam propelled auxiliary power plants, includ- ing associated machinery units, and mechanical devices, are an as- signed responsibility of the division for maintenance and repair. The electrical end of the turbo generators, as well as the pump motors of associated machinery units and the electrical devices of the auxiliary power plants of course are repaired and maintained by the division. As you undoubtedly see by now, the division plays an im- portant roll in the shipboard organization. It is composed of per- sonnel possessing mechanical ability or aptitude in varying degrees, dependant upon the age, experience and background of the individ- ual. ' i- First row: 0. E. Xvutts, W. F. Cillllllelli W. N. Pusey, A. M. Kreiclel, R. G. Delozier, Ch. Match. S. F. Worley, G. Hilliard, C. W. Nvaller, T. McKinney. D. N. Lmnore .... Second row: R. L.. Pierce. A. J. Antunes, R. C. Dickinson. R. E. Iverson, E. C. Castro. .I. C. Collis, J. H. Jones, G. J. Vzllek. R. G. Boone, J. P. Neilfy, H. Loyd, G. DI. Horton. - First row: J. H. Gray, R. J. Lflllgllir-iz. J. D. smut. N. C. FUQICF. G. R. Slmwver, F. L. smith, .l. D. Reppen, R. L. Lncke. R. R. Fleck, J. XV. GUODQI' .... Second 1-ow:'R. D. Peunie. D. C. Pullu, G. H. Mc'- Lillllrlllill, D. R. Mans. D. Spnlm. 'l'. W. Steele, P. W. Butcher. R- C. Siarr, W. L. Wvllffflellls E. R. He 'l9TSl7lln E. VV. Shen . . . Third row: B. R. Rieger, S. A. Chatt- IQYV C. D. Pollock, R. M. Paulus. R. S. Frame. J. E. Kei-sey, J. 'l'. Hoses: W. A. Fi-ye, A. E. Pink- lmm. Jr.. S. E. Crossntt. E. M- Goslry, J. H. Gillespie, J. M- Heck.