Coral Sea (CVB 43) - Naval Cruise Book

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Time out to tix the projector First row V Mxsner, Jr, B A First row: J. M. Powers. A. L. Tnlfou, F. E. Cllivingtnn, l'. Mur- giuttn, P. F. Dalton, L. A. Booz- er. R. U. Moreno, A. I. Angarole, F. .I. Kruse .... Second row: L. P. Piunult, D. C. Carter. M. J. Dnnnllue, D. D. Never, J. E. Al- bertson, E. Hoyle, D. G. Heniley, F. S. Russo, T. V. Snizzn-ny, F. S. Robertson, Jr., L. E. Drake. . . . Third row: R. L. Hodges, 'l'. S. Fleming, J. N. Russell, D. P. liable, J. I. Parcel, J. T. Munsell. F. D. Cobb, R. L. Lambert, R. J. Kunes, S. F. McGregor. Pellonsln, D A XV1ltse, R L First row: C. IJ. MCGur4l!'v F. JI. Miklnsll. P. G. Gilbert, E. I. Bnwshier, L. F. Spear, H. II. Rnsniek. R. J. llollzick, G. F Goo:-slry, G. N. Selmenllzlrllt, E. 0 Lannns. ll. F. Ruth. P. T. Mirzllxli H. l'll:lneuf .... Second row: H 'l'. Perry. L. 'I'. Jennings, ll. Il. f :lv 'lli'unw Il 1l 'l'holnN0n 'I' . - 1 . v - 1 . lr . Ilnrnhart. I. KV. llnsllnneli. L. V Hyun, l'. F. Norton, S. DIerxl. 71 yy yy H rw VI ,ky frrf, 363. ,QM A. A ,.:if4'w ., F54 V152 atgy

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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

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t B DIVI I0 t HE PRIMARY DUTIES of B division is the generating of steam to operate the main propulsion plant and all other machinery aboard ship. In conjunction with this the division has the responsibility of operation, maintenance and repair of all boilers and associated auxiliary machinery. While the ship is underway at sea the per- sonnel within the division is engaged in watch standing in the Hrerooms. This involves duties such as lighting off and securing burners, adjusting burner combinations and maintaining proper water levels so that the correct steam supply is always available to meet the demands of any speed changes that may be ordered for the main engines. While the ship is not in an underway status all hands are engaged in upkeep and repair of their respective machinery. B Division also is entrusted with the duty of operating the oil laboratory. The personnel attached to the laboratory has the task of fueling ship, transferring oil to and from the many tanks aboard ship and keeping the ship properly ballasted and trimmed. In addition to this the laboratory makes chemical analysis of all boiler water and water to be used in the boilers. From these analyses is determined the correct treatment which is to be given the water and it is so treated to prevent any detrimental reaction to the boilers. A third major duty of the division is the distilling of sea water to make fresh water for consumption aboard ship and for boiler feed water. This is done with evaporators. It is of utmost impor- tance that these evaporators are constantly operated and maintained in the proper condition to avoid impurities in the water that may affect the health of all hands aboard ship. In order that the above duties may be executed without delay and casualties, it is necessary to always maintain a high degree of skill and dexterity within the division. To accomplish these tasks, B division has a group of highly trained men dedicated to the safe, efhcient and expedient operation of the ship so that this ship shall always be ready for any occasion that may arise. r First ruw: C. A. Christiansen. S. A. De Groff, S. N. Iielnp, J. Il. Rowell, Ens. R. R. Rogers, Lt. IJGI KV. R. Christensen, R. C. Selby, M. E. Byers, J. Kurtz, F. E. B1-oyzdon. . . . Seeunil row: W. F. McClusky. E. L. Knolhoif. R. E. Stasznk, F. R. Steinbach, C. J. Conley, R. C. Voyles, V. J. Kel- ly, A. L. Hartley, W. T. Fore- man, K. J. Boggs, W. L. Morris, '1'. E. Adams, M. Distefano. First ron T VV Long, H WI Gund iker, G C Meneillw, R M Belcher, R F Goodwill 1' S Line, V E West, M C Wolters. N Coe. I D Joslin, C I4 Qellrsu en Second ron G L Hunt H L Grlihn, C D Tripp, WI E Wallace, G M Plnllips, B G Grant. B F Snuih, Jr, J I llrumiieltl, L W Slfnt, C B Payne, J Delearn Thu-fl R J Etclnson, C C Lee, 'I' H Cuneron R K Williams, C A hlxthenner, Jr, T J Roscioli P E Porter, R W Ivx-ight, A E Cl lrncm ki. l X Liddell ' .' ': . . , . i . : . . I ' .Q I . . 1 . 4. I I ' . . - 1- ' .' . row: W. i-I: Sulmrn: Davis, - , . ,. - '- .f I . I I b 1 1 - 1 l