Coral Sea (CVB 43) - Naval Cruise Book

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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.

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DIIIO HE ELECTRIC DIVISION comprised of 114 men, maintains and repairs all the electrical equipment on board ship, except radio and electronic devices. The complement consists of three oiiicers and lll enlisted men. A LTJG, the division officer, is responsible for administration and morale. An ensign, the junior division oflicer, directs the divisional training program which is a decided asset to men desiring to be advanced in rating. A chief warrant electrician, the station officer, who supervises all electrical maintenance and repair and retains a machinery history of repair, alteration, operating hours and tests of the various electrical equipment. The enlisted structure of the division is broken down into five components or gangs. Gang one, the lighting shop and boats and batteries, takes care of illumination of the ship, running and anchor lights, signal and searchlights, batteries used in connection with power boats, aircraft, radio equipment and auxiliary power supply. Gang two, general power and ventilation, repairs and keeps in op- eration all electric power machinery and induced ventilation. Gang three, aviation and ordnance, handles maintenance of bomb and airplane elevators and motors used for remote control of the ship's armament. Gang four, interior communication, is the largest and most versatile gang. It keeps in service gyroscopic cornpasses, motion picture projectors, automatic telephones, public address systems and all the electric and soundpowered control and com- munication systems essential to operate the ship. Gang Eve, distri- bution, maintains the source and distribution of electric power. The ship's electric plant consists of eight 1250 KW. turbo generators and two 850 K.W. diesel generator auxiliaries for use in case of failure of the normal supply. The generators develop 440 volts A.C., which, by means of transformers, is stepped down to 110 volts used in supplementary power installations. Each gang is headed by a chief petty officer who is cognizant of the men and material in his particular gang. He is assisted by elec- trician's mates who range in rating from first class petty ofhcer to apprentice electrician's mates, designated as strikers with the rating of fireman. The electrical division is a close knit, highly skilled group with close liaison between oflicers and enlisted men. In the modern Navy, it is perhaps the most important section of the ship's complement. Only the electricians delve into every nook and cranny to repair and service equipment vital to the life of the ship and to keep her at all times in a state of operational readiness. First row: C. F. Palmer, W. H. Cornelison, C. R. McDonald, Ens. G. H. Davis, Lt.fJGy M. H. Ln Borie, Ch.Elec. E. Warren, J. H. Pusey, W. A. Ronson, R. W. Butts, L. C. Cullison. . . . Second row: T. E. Thornton, V. L. Pnl- lig. C. H. Kingshurg, A. T. Grav- nlls, XV. L. Sears, A. C. Slmckel- ford, C. S. McCully, A. Rolmno- vxeh, A. C. Ryle, NV. J. Puskas. Fu-st l'0lV F G Boeltcr, H R 0lS0ll, R J Grnssnrnm, H E Somllke, Il XV Doernlmcll, R C inmllew, XV L Marv, R R I-Ior ness R E Honbler Secnnul ron A J XVIntlou,D E Green, XV M Bennett, C A lxulnfllll, A V lnWln, Jr, TV L Oulu., R I McMullen VVnl Cr:-muon, lr. A W Clfllillll-.ln C L Brown L now J Il Fowler, R E Bc-my, A W Holland, G P Del Priore- '1' P Lens. L It Jenner, WV f' Drum.. I' M R-xv, R I' Mc- G 9b0l'. C L Cruz, I B Arnnl len, C R Oler FF, -. 4.- . 5. . .-. l - ': . . ' v 4 , , if i 'i , ' .' i. i T. .' J. Dole. w. P. sweaff . . . 'rxiii-ti . . , 1 , I VI u - u n n lo I' 4 . . . , . L. ,- l l l