Croaker (SS 246) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1963 volume:

'N VJ if lf' fl? I I .N K 1115 40 V 4 N R fi 4411 l'4f cf2' off wr 4' 574, mi 2 -4' o5'c?ei-?fff4'f.2.i' L 4421, , f QQ' X f 'fjkf FEB 21 1968 1x,:'?f fi -fi' 1 4 7 -., 1 1 . 4 ft lSS-2461 was built by the Electric Boat Com- and on 21'April 1944 at the U.S-. Naval Submarine was turned o-ver to the Navy and placed in com- n L. LEE, USN,-assumed command. Then followed a training before leaving New London on 28 May for enrouteto Pearl Harbor at'Pearl Harbor on 26 June 1944 and became a part of .After receiving voyage repairs and provisions, CROAKER stood .first war patro-I in July 1944 in the East China Sea and Yellow war p trol was a highly successful excursion into enemy con a . - bagged a light cruiser, a tanker, a freighter and a for a total of 17,600 tons. CROAKER was back at Midway Island for a refit period and , she was underway again headed for the East China Sea. When Oshima, off the coast of Kyushu, it was apparent that the Jap- fleet had invaded the area, making patrol observations more dif- a fishing net from the 'port shaft, CROAKER resumed her pa- a safer distance from the fishing fleet. That night CROAKER fired a minesweeper that was patrolling the area night and day. The one minesweeper short. The next night, CROAKER skirted a single to- pick off one or two ten-thousand ton tankers south-bound off CROAKER gunned two small sampans off the west coast of Ko-rea another freighter as she poked her nose out from between two way out ofthe Yellow Sea CROAKER obtained radar contact on what be a thirteen ship convoy off Quelpart Island. A report was sent the submarines USS PERCH and USS ESCOLAR. touched off the lights by blasting an ammunition ship sky-high hits on two others. The five escorts th-en tossed depth charges all while CROAKER maneuvered in closer. CROAKER fired four of torpedoes only to hear and feel two violent explosions astern as was leaving its tube. These blasts rattled every' deck plate top- off the after torpedo room bulkhead and threw a genuine scare The Captain calmly remarked, Prematures . CROAKER withdrew and PERCH radioed that she was on her way to intercept of the convoy. No word was received from ESCOLAR. November 1944, CROAKER once again put in at Midway Island for Provisions. At this time, Commander W. B. THOMAS relieved Com- LEE as Commanding Offi'cer of CROAKER. I hnsnrho 1- SHIP HISTORY- The third war patrol took CROAKER to a new hunting ground off the north- east coast of Luzon and in the area between Formosa and Luzon. ln company with the submarines ASPRO and SAWFISH, she procee-ded to Saipan for fuel and provisions arriving there on Christmas day 1944. The three submarines then pro- ceeded to their assigned area. This patrol was spe-nt in performing lifeguard duties for the THIRD Fleet carrier air strikes on Formosa and Northern Luzon. CROAKER departed this area in late January 1945 and arrived in Fremantle, W. Australia in mid-February after an unproductive 63 day patrol at sea. The usual two-week refit period was accomplished. The fourth war patrol was conducted in the South China Sea off the Indo-China coast, and terminated in Subic Bay, Philippine Islands. This time the assignment consisted of lifeguard duties coupled with in-shore patrolling for coastal traffic. No worth-while targets presented themselves and no aviators took advantage of CROAKER'S rescue service. CROAKER departed Subic Bay in mid-May 1945 and headed south for an offensive patrol in the Java Sea. Early one evening, co-ntact was made on a con- voy consisting of two small tankers and two escorts. Three attacks were made resulting in the sinking of both ,tankers and one escort. With all her torpedoes expended, CROAKER headed for Fremantle, Australia for a refit period. The sixth and last patrol took CROAKER into the area south of Hong Kong for a last fling at lifeguard duty. The end of this patrol brought CROAKER into Subic Bay with seven prisoners-of-war who had been captured by USS ICEFISH. It also brought the end to hostilities in World War ll. On 14 August 1945, CROAKER left Subic Bay for the United States. The 25th of September brought the submarine to Galveston, Texas. CROAKER was subse- quently placed out of commission in reserve at New London, Conn., as part of the Atlantic Reserve Fleet. CROAKER was recommissioned on 7 May 1951 with Lieutenant Commander R. I. LANGLOIS in command. From this date until 18 March 1953, CROAKER operated locally out of New London, Connecticut. CROAKER was decommissione-d at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard incident to conversion to an SSK Type ll submarine. On 11 December 1953, CROAKER was again recommissioned with LCDRP E. H. EDWARDS, Jr., as Commanding Officer. CROAKER left the navy yard in February 1954 with the latest in sonar equipment below her decks and the new look in submarine bows. Outfitted with the best in long-range detecting sonar equipment, she par- ticipated extensively in the developme-nt of anti-submarine tactics and fleet op- erations. Her diving operations extended from the ice pack to the equator. After serving a tour with the Commander Submarine Development Group TWO and participating in several fleet exercises which included a visit to Halifax, Nova Scotia, she was reassigned to Submarine Squadron TEN. S-he subsequently operated locally from New London, Connecticut. LCDR Dean l. AXENE, USN, assumed command of CROAKER on 14 September 1955. In 1956, after participating in fleet operations in the Caribbean area, and visiting Caracas, Venezuela, she was deployed to the Mediterranean where she operated with the SIXTH Fleet. Her overseas itinerary included stops in Gibraltar, Cannes, Monaco, Malta, and Rhodes. In early 1957, she again went south to the Caribbean for a refresher training cruise. St. Thomas, V.I., and Havana, Cuba were among her ports of call. LCDR Walter S. DELANEY, USN relieved as Commanding Officer on 20 Febru- ary 1957. LCDR John R. POTTER, USN relieved him on 7 August 1957. For the remainder of the year CROAKER operated extensively, participating in an ASW exercise, Hunter!KiIler operations, a N'ATO exercise, and local operations. During these exercise-s, she visited Dieppe, France, Portland, England, and Bermuda. In 1958, after several weeks of local operations, CROAKER participated in Operation Springboard in the Virgin Islands operating areas. She visited San Juan, P.R., and St. Thomas, V.I. In April she participated in an AS-W exercise. In July she commenced an extended cruise which took her to Portsmouth, England before returning home in late September. The remainder of the year was devoted to local operations. In the spring of 1959, CROAKER participated in two separate fleet exercises off the Atlantic Coast and had' local operations near Nfew London. After a regular shipyard overhaul, from May to September, she devoted most of her operations to refresher training. LCDR Jack G. GORDON, USN, assumed command of CROAKER on 2 July 1959 during overhaul at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. From 19 January to 4 March 1960, CROAKER participated in an extensive ASW exercise in nothern waters. Before returning home she visited Avonmouth, Englandzln April she participated in a special ASW exercise and a convoy exer- clse. During the summer months she operated locally while making preparations for her Mediterranean deployment. In -IUIY 1960, CROAKER was awarded the Battle Efficiency Award E and the Green Communications C for her outstanding operations in fiscal year 1960. Mefggefrgemztembeh1,9x6c?AlCREJAKER departed New London, Conn., enroute to the . on an I e ast areas. Operating with units of the SIXTH Fleet NATO, and CENTO FORCES, CROAKER visited ports from Rota, Spain to Karachi, Pakistan, including Gibralter, B.C.C.: Aden, Protectorate: Muscat, Oman, Massawa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Naples, Italy. During this trip, CROAKER was commended by the Commander in Chief of the Pakistan Navy for her outstanding performance in MlDLIN'K Ill exercises with the CENTO Forces. On 18 December, CROAKER returned to New London, Conn., having steamed a total of 18,989 miles through the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean and back. With this trip behind her, CROAKER' rested for the last few days of 1960 decked out in festive holiday trim at the U.S. Naval Submarine Base New London, Groton, Connecticut. 1961 found CROAKER completing an extended upkeep period. In February CROAKER began local operations in the New London area with a cruise to Halifax, Nova Scotia the highlight. On June 23 1961, LCDR H.N. -LARCOMBE, Jr., USN assumed command of CROAKER. The period of July to 8 September was spent in Philadelphia Naval Shipyard for battery renewal. In July 1961 CROAKER added a hashmark to her E for the Battle Efficiency Award for fiscal year 1961. The period from September through December was spent in local operations in the New Lo-ndon area rendering services, training future submariners, and testing and evaluating new equipme-nt. January 1962 found' CROAKER enroute to the Caribbean to participate in Operation Springboard 1962, and visiting such ports as San Juan, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, and Willemstad, Curacao. A brief upkeep period and in April CROAKER proceeded to Philade-lphia Naval Shipyard for a regular over- haul. On 26 June 1962, Lieutenant Commander Edwin A. KUHN, USN assumed com- mand of CROAKER. Upon completion of the yard overhaul CROAKER completed refresher training and then rendered services to submarine school trainees and participated in local exercises. Late December found CROAKER decked out in holiday trim to see the year out. January 1963 found CROAKER proce-eding southward to participate in Spring' board '63. Among the ports visited were San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Frederiksted, St. Croix, Virgin Islands. In May and June CROAKER participated in CANUSf- SLAMEX '63 and visited Halifax, Nova Scotia. On 1 July 1963, CROAKER WGS awarded the Battle Efficiency E for outstanding performance during the pre- ceding twelve months. On 16 July CROAKER departed New London Connecticut enroute for Operations with the SIXTH Fleet in the Mediterranean. Commanding Officer ' LCDR E. A. KUHN Captain Kuhn was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, June 7, 1929. He received his commission in June 1951. He served aboard USS RICHARD B. ANDERSON IDD 7861, USS VOLADOR ISS 4901, USS SEA FOX ISS 4021, and took command of USS CROAKER ISS 2461 on June 26, 1962. He attended Submarine School in 1953, served on Co-m Sub Pac Staff in Pearl Harbor in 1957, had a tour of duty in BuPers in 1958 and attended the Naval War College in 1961. . N, 'ge '- ei ' M W 217:55 . 1 'Sr . r Q. H45 Executive Officer LCDR R. A. HELGEMOE LCDR Ray Helgemoe was born in Duluth, Minnesota. We was commis- sioned in 1953. He served aboard USS NEREUS, USS CHOPPER, USS CERO, USS TAMBOR, USS CORSAIR, USS CROAKER. if THE WARDROOM THE GOAT LOCKER I IIII LTJG JOHN IBig JohnI MCGINN IEMOI If2jI LTJG LAWRENCE Iof New Lo-ndonI McEWEN I ICommisscIryI II3fI ENS BOB ICCIDVGS Bc1ckI BEERS II4II mo DEAN IDENIOI KIESS ISuppIyI LEFT TO R'GHT If5jI LTJG ROD IMooseII FRIEIDMANN IAss'I Eng.I CHIEF BOUCHARD IFrenchyI, TMCISSI I,6II LTJG WALT ITop Wrenchl SMITS IEngI CHIEF CLARK IChief of The BOCIII, I,7fI LTJG BOB IHof, Straight 8E NIormaII McKe-an EMCISSI IGunneryI MISSING: LCDR RAY IHey RcIyI HELGEMOE IXOI LTJG JIM IO'FLEAI O'FARRELL ICommuniccIfionsI N CHIEF MILLER IPQIDPYI, ENCISSI LEFT TO RIGHT CHIEF PASCOE IBoy Chas-+I, RMCISSI CHIEF THEEUWEN ITweeIyI, EMCISSII CHIEF ZIMMERMAN IZimI, QMCISSI SHIP'S CREW EM'S AUXILAIARYMEN ENGINEERS AER THE EXECUTIVE DEPT - SHIP'S CREW - SUPPLYfCOMMlSSARY DEPARTMENT SEAMAN GANG ET GANG GUNNERY DEPARTMENT QM GANG EW RM GANG ..On 19 July '63 we highlined the DZVCOM 510m the SKYLARK... w ll hble heading gon ROTA,SPAIN ... LET'S SEE, SHOULD WE DUNK HIM? PERMISSION TO COME ABOARD SIR? SKYLARK MAKING AN APPROACH Welcome aboard to our new Division Commander, Commander S. T. Bussey, Com Sub Div 81. We hope he is enioy- ing his visit aboard the Croaker-Maru. On his arrival by high line transfer he remarked That was a fast ride .S The Captain replyed It's better that way. ...on 27 July '63 we made anofthexr. ai Aea umm fm ww, wah the 15EcuNA U . . - 171. -' 1 ,QW Q11 V A 3 if HIGH AND DRY SO FAR! W 1 sf,,xfaXefW'f'kiwX-NV, FNAVN wg .-.Rv,5.f'N1fX'f NMA grw X , S . A1 V gpm, F I ,J fgg3f,,,?Mi 7. 9 mg. . f Xzjyxmjkri XA -, xg -., Q, .QF aa ,I -Wx www A W A A X uf.-.A , Mxgfx QQ ffm-,, E. fu,X',g,,,-,, WH Niiiww fiffm W 'N E ' ' ' Qffx-, ' ff-!ff'N ',f .W4.Nox,,.x'owfN Q Nx-'- , M , W, ,X ,N -f X, Q .V , , , X A . f. 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X, in 1953. STARBOARD SIDE TO... ff ofpif ' X ' Between Seville and Cadiz, iust 20 miles from the U.S. Naval Station at Rota, lies Jerez De La Fron- tera, famed the world over for the type of wine it produces. In fact, the name of this wine, sherry, is a corruption of the above Jerez, it's place of origin, also known in ancient times as Xeres or Scheris. The harvest or vintage of the sherry grapes takes place about the first week in September and lasts a month. The grapes are pressed in huge, shallow, square, wooden troughs called lagas by men wearing leather pressing shoes with nail-studded soles to insure that pips and stalks do not get crushed with they grapes. The iuice is then run oft into great casks holding about 108 imperial gallons and trans- ported to the bodegas in Jerez where the grape iuice is fermented, classified, aged, and bottled. ...wh,LKe, Clearuing up Alulp OVLQ, dag whbie A1101 emowte ROTA, a gew 05 the MuLp'4 clumaciefw CAP'T TUNA ' H enftefued the Ap01LU1gh1l. SHE. .DQUES '-Lin A THE OLD MAN 8. THE SEA Q0 Home 5' X 'bw EK XX-J 42: f 0 A ' 93' Sm fl'-s. pwi -' I . J .A - Q 4. ' f- , 1 gawk if 4 I A 'f X xr I ' 5 ' X if v 1 , - .f ,1-- xl Z 'H J ff ' G x L- I-SQ T xx.. . --7 Q, 9 X xxx - Q -xx is - J.!u.....s....1.a L f...On Saiuadad, the Ihced 06 August, we annived LH NapLeA, Italy gon a 7 dag vLALI...H Naples, The Napoli of song and story, is situated in the compartment of Campania, l35 miles southeast of Rome by rail. lt is the second largest port and the third largest city of Italy, and has a population of over l million. The city occupies one of the most magnificent sites in all of the Mediterranean. ln addition, its locale is one of scenic beauty and great historic interest. Nearby are Pompeii, Herculaneum, Mount Vesuvius, Paestum, Sorrento, Amalfi, Salerno and the Islands of Capri and Ischia. The Bay' of Naples dominated by Vesuvius is famous all over the world. Naples suffered great damage in the war, and the city and its people still show the effects. ROME, The Eternal City, is one of much interest and ancient Roman beauty. lt is ltaly's largest and one of the oldest cities in Europe. Here were seen the ancient wreckages and battered columns of the Roman Forum: The Arch of Septimus, the Temple of Saturn, the Sacred Way, the Colosseum and the Pantheon. Within Rome lies the Vatican City, the capital of world Catholicism. Of interest here were the Vatican Palace and the Basilica of St. Peter, the largest church in thewworld. CAPRI, better known as The lsle of Capri , is situated in the Bay of Naples. Emperors ,Augustus Caesar and' Tiberius lived here with Tiberius building a number of villas on the island. The famous and beautiful Blue Grotto is here. Today, Capri is a very famous and popular tourist resort. V MOUNTI' VESUVIUS u...Fnom NAPLES people took iouns to the sunnounding points 05 Lnienebt, which included ROME, POMPEIZ and :che Ibiiancib 05 CAPRI and ISCHIA... POMPEll, The Silent City, is a city 'of ruins that reveal an ancient, al- most unbelievable, way of life, which was cut off and preserved in stone by Vesuvius' first recorded eruption in 79 A.D. The Ruins of Pompeii are still in magnificient condition and manage to stimulate one's imagination to the days of the Roman Empire. I se, ' f .,s,.,x hyd, FE it... if n5+2g H .15 Acme gamiliiafn menu 06 NaplieA... SAN CARLO OPERA HOUSE I I THE BASTILE AN ANCIENT ITALIAN CASTLE THE FAMOUS CAPRI BOATS I I I I II I I IT I . X Y THE CO'-O5-SEUM MONUMENT TO VICTOR EMANUEL II THE HCONQUERORS- ? L ig!! xxx .V ...wh,cLKe in Rome we did cus the Romarus did and Aaw. Hand conquefced. . . cenezs 05 the Ruirus 05 Pompexli f'i,3'.f 4- , BRIEF OF BARCELONA n...A5Ien leaving NAPLES and paniieipaiing in Aevejwx Meer QXQ!7.CAQsQJ5,LUQ. fset eoufuse gon BARCELONA,SPAIN,and LIZ dancing SenonLiaA,5Zeneneo music and ned wLne...u BARCELONA is the capital of the province of the same name and is the principal city of the region of CATA.LAN'A. It has a population ot over l,500,000! It is the chief in- dustrial city o-f Spain and it is very prosperous. The city is typically European with its many narrow, winding streets in the old quarter and its handsome boulevards and parks in the modern section. A chain of rambleas lboulevardsl runs from the Puerto de Paz in the inner port, which is dominated by the impressive statue of Columbus, to and far beyond the huge central Plaza de Cataluna, which is the heart of the city. The eufzfzeney used in 111,05 eouniny ies zine PESETA and gon EZ Towu2amo who bnougnft been a geo peoetao, theme ane 60 peoeias in one doZKan...n ...I'm sane no one can gofcget the vest numbefn 05 people who came owt 50a them d evening walk be6one dLnnen...n STATUE OF COLUMBUS BARCEl0NA Acenu Mom the CLtg 05 Bafaceiona F I? -+ Sf .44 'T fs 31? iwga i ,XL ,M ' ' 5 55.5-.55 .:Q' ,H n...A5ten Leaving the Xanga citg 05 BARCELONA, we, sailed 5011. the PEARL OF THE MEDITERRANEAN - Palma de The voyage .toola about a ag... Palma is situated on the Isle of Mallorca, the largest in the Balearic Group, which is approximately 60 miles long and 45 miles wide, with a total area of 1,325 square miles. The city of Palma has a population of I50,000 and stands at the head of Palma Bay on the S-outhern Coast of the island. It is only I32 miles from Barcelona. The incomparable beauty of the whole island has made it known throughout the world as the Island of Light, The Golden Isle, The Tranquil Lake and The Pearl of the Mediterranean. The people are a mixture of Phoenician and Semitic Races, their language is not quite the same as that of the mainland but it is still considered Spanish. The city is the provincial capital of the Balearic Islands, the main part of town is the circular area lying within the line of the old walls Inew replaced by side streetsl at the head of the bay. In Palma the most popular outdoor sports are swimming and sub- marine fishing. Skin' diving is excellent everywhere. TIE- 'X' 31 ' .-,. :.'x -:Ll-43,3 it 'VAL NCIA Q QV' elf sf Q66 V 0 BARCE- LONPS sex? EQNORCY Q50 l MORGAN Qjv' MAJORCA CMALLORCAJ rvrzz-x CIBIZA7 QS? .'F..' e P B E If u...A5Ieh heluctahihg Leaving PALMA on Sundag Z5 Augubi 1963, CROAKER had a miabioh and hehdezvoua Io 5uZ6iZL - to LHIZRCQPI and oppoae the Sixth Fleet QHIQRLHQ ARRANCI BAV...u n...A51eh the nTuhhey Shoot, Choaheh Iooh heh place at anchon amidbt fha FLEET, having well QalHQd heh Ap0i...n H...a4 the PHANTOM once Aaid lamong oiheh fhingAl...'THE BIGGER THEY ARE, THE EASTER THEY GO?' S, n...eahZy on the moaning 05 30 Augubi, CROAKER Alipped heh ahchohage and phoceeded on a nonthami ceuhae on SAN REMO ITALY and ouh Qi' 6 gm: view 05 fha RIVIERA! ' .ww A H X If T ,'-I V Al fkf :If-f' . T' 'T vi ' J ff 7 y M -5 A! X ff Z , I I f', I X ,ff y CK ! T:TfJqm I T ff , jf ...f--f TL , ffl!! I I ,j X T if IX, .,,,, X A W Ti! 4 hm 2 M 4? 'g 'SC i A, 'I .'N' 1' L, 'hjblif .1 1' 1 5 -2 X A 1 G25 , .T, .flllil l 'file . ' Straw Rf .fr MQW 4? 'ri-R T I . affgw , , i.' r. . ' ' Z , r , fy IZ, L 'ff f. wil l I I I if .dl 1 A. 'f f 3 N W fl-x , K X if mxkxf- J in igesmsgx p X t T 1 . X X X, XR X r I, lll 0 O 0 Il l ------N . . - l T -. . e- 1 .... V,-U 1.-- - San Remo is situated in the Province of lmperia, 16 miles east of the French Border. lt is a seaport and a popular summer resort, its population consists of 50,000 fun loving people. It is renowned as the center of activity of the Italian Riviera. San Remo is typical of its locale, where the flavor is a cosmopolitan blend of the rustic and the sophisticated, where the old mixes with the new in a very picturesque way. The old town is built on the hill while the new town, with its fine hotels, spacious villas and its casino, stretches along the shore. It reputation as a resort was gre-atly increased when Emperor Frederick established a residence there in 1887. Other than catering to tourists, the maior occupation of the inhabitants of San Remo is flower gardening - especially carnations and roses. The carnation market in San Remo is reported to be second only to the Dutch Tulip Market as the world's largest flower enterprise. The colorful auction begins daily at 0400 with attendant pageantry for bids by size, color, and quality. Thousands of carnations are sold daily and shipped to most foreign countries. There are numerous sidewalk and beachfront cafes in San Remo. Three wine cellar clubs in the old city are especially well known - LA CAVE, GROTTO DE.L DRACO lRecord Clubl, and PINA Di ORO. These are all of the audience participation type complete with the singing o-f popular songs in different languages. Tours included the one from San Remo to Ospedaletti, Pordighers, Lamortula gardens, the French Boarder, Monte Carlo, Nice, Cannes, Genoa lwhere the home where Columbus was born may be seenl, Pissa lleaning tower of Pissal, the Alps, and many others too numerous to mention. n...and a gew Acenab Anom an ouiaianding vacation Apoi...n n X SHOWERS AT LAST I If-'QE WOW ! 'PERIS copf LIBERTY TWO ENGLISH TOURISTS VISIT CROAKER ...we Leave San Remo with many 50nd and Zaating memoaLe4...5oa ii waa tauly the bear Pont 06 Ca!! 05 the tnLp...n n...a4 a gaeat.genenaZ once 4aid,n I Aka!! aetunn...n ...on Saxwndag, 14 Septembefa '63, Cfwalzefi pcusaed T ilvwugh the hafzbofr erwnance 05 VALLETTA, MALTA, marching 0wL 51h MED Atop... Malta is a self governing state of the British Commonwealth of Nations. It is the largest and most important of the Maltese Islands. Located 58 miles south of Sicily and 180 miles north of the African,MainIand, 17 miles Iong,8 miles wide, with a population of 330,000. The capital is Valletta, with a population of iust under 20,000. Most of the people are Maltese and speak the Phoenician Maltese language, which is akin to Syriac and Arabic. English and Maltese are the official languages. The Crown Colony became a state in 1961 although still not receiving full independence. Great Britain continues to appoint the Governor and to control the island's police force. The principal importance of Malta is its strategic loca- tion as a Naval Base. It is presently the site of Headquarters Allied Forces Medi- terranean lHAFMEDl. 0 The numerous negalithic and neolithic temples and remains unearthed in the 19th century reveal Malta to have been inhabited by Man from pre-stone age times. lts recorded history is one of storm and turmoil down until 1814, when it was annexed to the British Empire. It was a Phoenician Colony from 1000 B.C. lt later fell to the Carthaginians, who in turn lost it to the Romans in 218 B.C. From the transition of Roman rule to Arab, Maltese history becomes obscured. Malta became part of the holdings of the Byzantine Empires time and again. It was overrun by the Saracens in 870, who seemed to regard Malta more as a useful fortress than as a land to colonize, and they thus allowed the inhabitants a certain freedom in the practice of their religion. lt was again taken in 1090 by the Norman Kingdom of Sicily, but the Arabs were not expelled from the island until 1227. Two hundred years later, after enduring hardships under the feudal regime, the Maltese paid their own ransom and gained their freedom from the feudal lord, Monroy. Freedom was shortlived, for Malta was successfully oc- cupied by Spanish and French. In 1530, E.mperor Charles V gave Malta to the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem, known today as the Knights of Malta, who had iust lost Rhodes to the Turks. Under their rule, Malta enioyed 228 years of being a state in itself, with its own fleet, ambassadors, and coinage. It was held by Napoleon from 1798 to 1800, when the British took it. British Rule commenced in 1814 after the Treaty of Paris. During WWII Malta played an important role in aiding British shipments to Africa and hampering Axis shipping. Consequently it became the worId's most heavily bombarded area, undergoing more than 12,000 air raids. The people of Malta were awarded the Cross of St. George by the King of England for their outstanding services during this war. J I3-:A , ' nj -W XX -V C I A . A . T I XSK7 lb ,A . 2 i . , I GR 4 1d '7,-:L-..... I. 1 N- -A 1 K H --- ...a51fe!L bidding CLCLCQLL to oufz B ' ' h gfuiendb, we depafuied Media on Ihe, 191211 05 Sepiembcm 1963 to QXULUAQOOOCOCOOOOOQO MEUFLEX' KEVSTONE.0 4,- r N - iT .. ..-Q---1l1Z.TQ,-.,, N - . -,Lua -'A :mx ...,.- -,, , -M - I '-- Pr -- .1 ---- , 'x 4 , .wx ,Q4-9-4: ' +L- -Q - - f - 5- v - . . 4 1- '-Q s rw- 1 N,.g5fge f'5, ,f.--EQ, , ..g,-gg, X - - .. -1 , 'Q +X XX - -' :rj 1, J jg 1513,-fl:-.' . f x X 5 'ij.: 'x ' 'fh.'.v g.'51-rg ' Y, , , ., .,.::'1dEZ? -.P1L'4--1549 ' . R x 1 3- .- 'ff 7 -. 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CRETE QW SEP- '- Xl' V Ji-1 ?..:S 1 .',11gf' . .3231 .fx 11 ' f iles -:gf?Ig5' , va , 4,- MTPF91 A- l. 1 H fr SEQ of' 215-571 n, --J ti Az- - ' S . ,fu , Q A Y? , ' A n...an0iheu exencibe 4ucceAA6uZZg completed... bound gon anoihen pant. This time IZMIR, TURKEY. we annived on the 28ih 05 Septemben and depunied on 2 Oetoben...u gamilian sound - nHey, Joe, you wanna buy u genuine meenbchaum pipe?...n , GENERAL lNFORMATlON- IZMIR was the scene of the finale of Turkey's war of liberation from foreign invaders and it is Turkey's third largest city, with a population of about 350,000 as of l962. Also Turkey's chief Aegean port. IZMIR is a modern amphitheater-like city spread out among the hills at the end of the 45 mile long gulf of IZMIR. It is the market place of' a rich agricultural hinter- land. Hardly a new city, it has figured prominently in history for thousands of years. l The hinterland of IZMIR was inhabited consecutively by the Hittites, the Leleges, the lonians, the -Lydians, the Romans, the Macedonians, and the Byzantines. Towards the end of the Byzantine period Tamerlane and then the Selucuks es- tablished themselves on these lands. This impressive historical pageant is ex- pressed and preserved in their works of art. IZMIR is one of the seven places which claims to be the birthplace of the great blind poet HOMER whose Odyssey, the epic story of a seafarer, Ulysses is world- famous. Today, it is Turkey's chief market for tobacco, licorice, and figs. It is also the scene of the Izmir International Fair, held from the 20th of August to the 20th of September. The Fair is the most important event in this area and is a center of :vast interest because of its historic and economic past. The Fair is built in the Kultour Park in the very heart of the city. All sections of Turkey participate and send exhibitions and a vast selection of products, jewelry, and all kinds of handi- work by native craftsmen are exhibited in the numerous pavilions, and arcades at the Fair. The city is completely modern. Those who expect to find a Hollywood version of a Turkish city, replete with Fezzes, veiled women and' Harems are due for a severe disappointment. Points of interest included the Citadel lKadife-Kaiisil, n...6on the coin colleetona 9 Tunhish Lina e Sl.00n a large edifice overlooking Izmir. The ancient market place lAgoral, and the remnants of the aqueducts within the city were interesting. Everyone should visit at least one Mosque. Non-Moslems are permitted to enter any mosque in the city, but shoes had to be removed. The various museums provided a resume of Turkish History. The Fair grounds at Kultur Park, the scene of the International Fair, was one of the most attractive sights of the city. Outside Izmir, the ancient cities of Ephesus and Perganun have been excavated. Both cities are of great Archeological and historical significance. Ephesus was the capital of the Roman province of Asia, famed for its sculptures. The temple of Diana, one of the ancient wonders of the world, is located at the site of Ephesus. The Bazaars of Izmir contained a large number of attractive souvenirs at both bargain and inflated prices. Rugs, paintings, Meerschaum pipes, silver and furni- ture were the most popular items. Bargaining was part of the standard business practice. n...a6IQM investing in many w0ndQh6uK bakgdinb in IZMIR, n...0n the gih day 06 oczoben' zhe NTIGER 06 the MEDn the CROAKER ROACHES again sei Aaii gon pants unknown again weni on the pn0wL,,,1hi4 lima paniicipaiing in and ikii time ihe voyage ienminaied in iheiciiy 05 Openazion POKERHAND n MESSINA, SICILV On 6 Ocivbea '65...n Messina is located in Northeastern Sicily on the strait of Messina. It is the Cap- itol of the Province of Messina and is the seat of an Archbishop. The city has a population of 245,000. I MESS-INA was founded by the Greeks around 1004 B.C. It was taken by the Messenians in 686 B.C. and then became a Roman free city in 241 B.C. Captured by the Saracens in 831 A.D.,. it was then occupied and sacked by Richard I of England and his crusaders. The city was under Spanish rule between 1282-1676 and 1678-1713. A plague killed 40,000 people in 1743 and the city was par- tially destroyed by an earthquake in 1783. In 1848, during the revolution, the city to fall and become part of United Italy. On 28 December 1908, one of the city was bombarded for three consecutive days and in 1854 Cholera killed 15,000 of the population. Garibaldi landed in Sicily in 1860 and Messina was the last city to fall and become part of United Italy. On 28 December 1908, one of the most disastrous earthquakes ever recorded totally destroyed' the city, killing 84,000 people. In World War II, Messina was the scene of the Germans' 'ast stand in Sicily. It was abandoned in August 1943 and then occupied by the allies. Messina manufactures silk goods and exports silks, olive oil, linseed, wine and grain and has a number of fisheries. Nearby Taormina, a fashionable Italian re-sort town, located on the slopes of Mt. Etna, is one of the finest resorts in Italy, noted for its beautiful weather, scen- ery and delightful atmosphere. The main point of interest in Messina itself is the tower of the Messina Cathedral, containing gold figures and statues which, at noon, animate themselves for a 10 minute period. .rl I 'ttf . cw, - abt POF , ' 1 Spa XX ffgiyfb ff' fff f f I X agrcn a gnaiiiess goan days, Cnoahca Manu suigaced and pnoceeded noaihwand 50a a neiuan visit io NAPLES . 4 The f A Sp: I u I Siei , V ' O Sie ,f. x I .um Q0 Ninn ..f:Q:fgjFg? .lim ' D ...Iii 12' 9 , il V I I . s-ies v . r v TE Ye Q, Egan CD,. ?gFM . Gif' ' 3191! 1? .ggi b1bE , 0 0 o H ji. g Egg . C ggggg K, ...wLth ,the unwise just about ovefr, a zvtqpovm at GIBRALTAR was requested 5011. fthe Zur mumwte shoppefus... The British Crown Co-Iony of Gibraltar is a fortress and naval base situated on a peninsula at the eastern end of the Straight of Gibraltar. It occupies an area of about two square miles. The highest point of the rock is 1,396 feet. The civil population of Gibraltar consists of about 28,000 people. In 1309 Gibraltar underwent the first of its fourteen sieges and was taken by Spanish troops under Alonzo De Guzman, but it was difficult to find settlers for The Rock. The last effort to capture Gibraltar was the great siege of 1779-1783. Spain'si price for ioining France and the American Colonies against England was a French guarantee that Gibraltar would be returned to Spain and the Great Siege was a ioint French and Spanish effort to conquer Gibraltar. The Great Siege was rather unsuccessful but an Armistice was signed in January of 1783 and the Peace of Paris later that year ended the wars. The Peaceof Paris also ended our Revolutionary War, but the American and French negotiations with England were held up because the French had to insist on Gibralter being re- turned to Spain. Eventually U.S. negotiations made a separate treaty with the British, who then agreed with Spain to return Menorca and Florida in exchange for retention of Gibraltar. - Gibraltar has been a favorite liberty post from the ships of the old Mediterranean Squadron to the ships of the new Sixth Fleet. What is inside The Rock is a military secret, but long before the war, Gibraltar was honeycombedr with rock passages. There is scientific evidence that at one time Gibraltar was inhabited by Elephants and Rhinoceroses. The most famous animal inhabitants of Gibraltar are the so called Barbary Apes which are really tail-less monkeys and the only ones roaming free on the European Continent. There are two packs with a total number of about 35 apes, who are protected by law and cared for by the Gibraltar Regiment whose commanding officer also bears the title of -- OINC APES -. Ration money for e-ach ape is provided by the Colonial -Government, births and deaths are published in Fortress Orders, and excess numbers are donated to Zoos in Europe and North America. Legend says that when the apes leave Gibraltar, British rule will end - Hence their care and protection. 6212953255 R THE ROCK OF GI BRALTAR ,X , A GIBRALTAR IS A FREE PORT FOR MANY ITEMS Some of the better buys in Gibraltar were Spanish pottery, mantillas and fans, Indian ivory and curiosities, Italian embroidery and sweaters, Swrss.wcrtches, German cameras, French perfume, and certain items from Great Britain and Ireland. Virtually every shop is on Main Street. ...ozmm viuws 05 THE Rocnc included A SEAMAN'S ENE VIEW MO-DERN ASW TECHNIQUES CTHE ROCK'S EYE VIEW1 THE mo a. uma BUGGERH? mme OTHER vl-Ewa 1' ,-' f L G , Fi :JJ mf, li! M M Q ga 5 ' ,if n y IS 52 ., M -H3 ,iff .. . N U-5 . aim TSL ' QW? v-.YQ ' A 955' :uf . .-Q X 5? 1 xii E fn ein' if 35' , E1 . n...we ZQAI Gibnalian late in the agtennoon 05 22 Ocinben and by eanly the next manning we again cvvuiued in Rom, Spain, bin: :nu me we wane HOMEWARU BOUNU!..n nHene the USS PIPER lSS409l and the USS SIRAGO lSS485l nelieved us, bonnowed haig 05 can Apanea and swapped sea Ainnieb. we than made pnepanaiionb to gei undenway gon the GOOD OL' U.S.A.!n GENERAL INFORMATION- New London is the homeport for some of the best submarines in the kno-wn world. lt has a population of over l25,000. N-ew London is the home of the world s most famous submarinesg i.e. CROAKER lBest known as The Tiger of the Mediterranean and famous for its hand-picked crewl, NAUTILUS lFirst nuclear powered submarine in the worldl, and other lesser known fighting dolphins. New London is typically American with its wide, winding, confusing expressways surrounding the area. The people of New Lo-ndon are a fun-loving people who are always willing to do their utmost to make a submariner feel at home. The Submarine Base itself provides specially trained guid'es to welcome you into the Base, to see that you find your way around the many facilities available, and to insure that no one takes your parking place by posting No Parking signs throughout the Base. These specially trained men, known as Marines , Bubble-heads , '9l58U dS 'B- -77:CQ , and other compliment'ary, well-earned names, will also see to it that your uniforms are always in good shape, that all your identification papers are in order, and that your morale is always at its highest possible level. CLUBS AND BARS--The following clubs in New London are the most frequented by those in the know: Seven Brothers lBigger 8. Better?l Tiny's Heat Wave Ernie's L Paula's Harbor i?l Marie's Some of the better clubs and bars in the New London area are: The White Hat Club The Acey-Ducey Club The CPO Club The Officers' Club The Dolphin BOQ For further information on clubs and bars contact the ship's hospital corpsmen or if he is not available, the ship's herb doctor and man-about-town, Charlie The Cook. TOURS - Excellent tours are available throughout the area. Local tours include the waterfront area, famous Bank Street, Electric Boat Shipyard, YMCA, YWCA, Navy Ho-using, Ocean Beach, etc. For further info-rmation on tours contact LTJG MC EWEN. TRANSPORTATION - Local transportation consists mostly of taxis, buses, and hitchhiking. lNOTE: The last method is frowned upon by both the military and the local authorities and therefore should be avoidedl. MONEY - Necessary in most places. The rate of exchange is l00 cents to l American Dollar. S LOCAL N-EWS RELEASES O'ur ETA has been confirmed by the CROAKER Wives. ETA : 0900 The ship was submerged 1,525,320 seconds during the cruise lNot including the rough weather submerged periodsl. Certain people on CROAKER ar.e reminded that we are now back in the States and are no longer Ambassadors of Good Will. For the information of that thrifty and wise shopper who was able to get that excellent bargain in Gibraltar, the Base Exchange has a wide selection of watch bands lboth gold and silverl to fit all makes and kinds of watches lGold bands for Gold watches and Silver bands for Silver Watchesl. The Exchange also has an excellent watch repair shop that will make extensive repair work at low prices. lt is rum-ored that IVERS, PEREZ, 8. GlORDAN'O plan to have a Landing Party as soon as they get rid of their Sea Legs . wLrn can inuaig GM'4 Locked on gui! lu neat cnedai io the eng4neenAl and agien d0dg4nJ Iwo hunnacaneb, CRUAKER moaned to P4ea 8 ai the SUB BASE Ln one p4ece deAp4ie the pammon4i4on4 05 the D on 2 Novemben 1963 D 'X' X ,f ' Xl ff fW A '-Q 1' If ff!!! Rx-NLJJ Z IT WAS JUST A BAD DREAM ITS SO GOOD TO BE HOME noon , ' , 6 . 0 0 . OOO I O Q7 'fi 'Q li X T - ,fg,,-i:,'i?:T' NNE 246 A vl E47 El ,HJ ,fi X 21 I x I K 1 , 41-Pk LQEQ 1' 51 ,- i j- ,-f J -k ' ff-,X-,X 'sg 4 f A ., fp,-A N. . ,L -N :vt if QS i t ' X -Xfli-A,' ' GET 'EM OVER WHEN YOU CAN 'ALL THE LONG-MISSED FACES ...and gon what oeewvied between fthe i Lines and below deelw.. l , z l Z s ,. I Q 'I-,I 4' ,f ff ,ff,f: fs- X WHAT is A sAlLoR? 1 . If Q -. V 1' 4 cf' fc ,V Between the security of childhood and the insecurity of second childhood, 1,44 X , 'fl we find a fascinating group of humanity called sailors. They come in assorted W ff ' sizes and weights and can be found anywhere on ships, at shore stations, on Q5 leave, in cities and on farms. Girls love them, towns tolerate the-m, and the government supports them. ul, J, i ... X X X. He has the energy of a turtle, the slyness of a fox, the stories of a sea f ff' c ig captain, the sincerity of a liar, the aspirations of a casanova, and when he ' xx! X f wants something it is usually connected with a liberty card. Some of his likes 'M .' S' are women, girls, females, dames, and the opposite sex. He dislikes answering ? f X I letters, wearing his uniform, superior officers, the chow and getting up on time. 'L' ii vi- No one else can cram into one iumper pocket a little black book, a pack xx ill of crushed Luckies, his girl's photograph, a comb, and what is left of last A .1 I , month's pay. He likes to spend some of his pay on girls and the rest foolishly. ' ' , A sailor is a magic creature, you can lock him out of your home but not out of X R l K A your heart. You can scratch him off your mailing list, but not off your mind. 'Q , i You might as well give up, he's your Iong-away-from-home-lover, and your X 4 one and' only bundle of worry. But all your shattered dreams become insignifi- 2 ,I ' 1' cant when your sailor docks, and looks at you with happy eyes and says, 3. I g Hi ya, Honey .......... X gi- l .-ff QS 1: '---1 ' ...af.s fthe candid eamefna efielzed and iihe Pmvaie Eye and Em Jdoolzed and Lbsftened. .. -.- .....4......,.. ,Wi . Qulvs s. cups Doc to Mr. Kie .ul . YN Nye are now obo gjsferaqy , , . .Ss during his ls, d, U NDN! JUDY 3liE:ugA,g.! Mncki Please, rd ram ive IBROACH AH SOL- head Qt! 955: Sure el' do if i 75 miles sour you hdve Q h 'YSelfu eqdqche FORWARD BATTERY News has leaked out that the Ship's Photographer is going to need assistance of the First Team O4-O8 watch. Seems that quality has not been up to par as compared to the First Team's Photographer. O4-08. 522- Z5 LNJH AL: E! 'lfe 04,08 PRES QCYN we .Sd- SHIPS H995 PHUTOGR I6 S ER e e was t-T005 E were T24 ,nw- QO R 05 S XNV-Vt HG tl-NE PRES 1 'THE VQQN PHD P- GLS lAFL IVC5 O oe , 5 2,1 1 56 f 1' Q LQ' -ifffcff xx- 452, L A' ce QLTQAKER ESQ? THE FOURTH ESTATE A!!h0U9l1 not f0 m0!lY Gnfwunced, this staff has reason to believe that the Croaker-Maru will have another newspaper making it's debut today. Although forthe past almost 20 years the Croaker-Roach has borne the burden of keep- 'ng OU' fhlpmates informed while at sea, we take this opportunity to welcome assistance in .our never ending responsibility, adhering rigidly to the 'lg standards of lournalism demanded by our readers. ln short, l hope that OUSY V09 Of YOUYS goes out of business pronto!!! I EDUC MW bt!!! We W V 5 'fr 1 fm' -f.a DEFINITIONS. MR. FRIEDMANN THINKS THAT THE NUCLEAR POWER EXPRESSION SCRAM - MEANS - WHOA NfEUTRONS . SERENADE TO A LEOMONADE Enter the compensation , Q, No sweat for a man like me I'Il break out my magic slipstick rv Q , It's as easy as can be ..... QXQ He double-checked the readings, The figures must be good . . . Q-W He toiled for over an hour, r v With that little stick of wood. hcx ,Cf -Q At last he cried, l've got it! L 1' Figured down to the last cup X .... ' We won't have a snip o' trouble ff? N GEL H Going down or coming up . wk Q l I DONN U The klaxon has been sounded, X s N- 2 The vents opened, we'd started down -1 I Six-zero feet is ordered depth gf V4 All watched without a sound I X f But alas, we hung at fifty feet - ff L Five down was the ordered bubble, You'd better stick to photography h git least there you've had less trouble , T e hief's the man to help you out MW Za! Like feeding candy to a baby, He's got more time backing down submerged Than Top Wrench's got in the Navy .... THE MALTA MULE RIDES AGAIN . . . bam? , ' Uxe XS NGA 'xo' X 0,90 Wie' A edi X609 'Q 90 ,ed 90- 'fi - 0 ' 10 K X5 nt as 6 o 'ienfxo x Seo' Xcinosen moot be .m 099069 Q96 Ko SMX? 0 XS e xvxs ' gion' . X Q0 b O we X 0 X95 360 ,Q . , 6 ' . K X x ' in 6 M .. A O5 K X0 . .ot C A Q0 Xxxge ok og - T L ctw' o WN about siotixd 996660 in we new f 'L X We s9eo 'Grits .Lo - consv 'N DX X L I 1 f f X P . 'Km MO ,le 3 ' uh 60 .t,. X ed x 'C '00 K, , he . get xx if 'Ti 0 0 os' 0 We n 6. 0609. vlwdx 05 N? xe- We ' I a I I l X 3 L ki- e m9 , - 0 O . u Zo OFC ohbet KFRXQ O' ung PM Lxg'idx0e6'Q06 udxc e x fo is Ae o 'de Q diode 'ASV' DID You KNOW ..... . L 's X 'N 'xo . 'noi N men TOKOQS ovurreiiis 0 Anyone who is approaching four years on board' the Croaker should get in touch with the Yeoman, ,to cfm nd Sf' 9 Sic if they want to get their four year pin on time. At present there are iust a few holding this honor, ' gmcefe cdrom which can be equated with the Cross of St. George, The Royal Order of the Qarter, and the French despite Legio-n of Merit. Mr. Jaques Bouchard lFrenchyi, Charlie Riedel lof 25 pound marshmellow famel, Freddie Foulmouth Solmo, who is infamous in every port the Croaker ever hit, and of course, our illustrious Chief of the boat, Mr. Denny Clark. 5 -v ..MORE QUIPS 81 CLIPS M' CROAKER ROACHES IN THE NEWS H' , EDITORIAL TO LAWRENCE DF NEW LONDON ...... A DEAD HORSE IN NAVY LINGO HAS ALWAYS BEEN CONSIDERED BY DEFINITION AS ADVANCE PAY. I HAVE DRAWN ONE ONCE, BUT THE FIRST TINIE I'VE HAD THE CHANCE TO EAT YESTERDAY WAS q ONE! PLEASE BE CAREFUL OF YOUR LITERAL TRANSLATIONS OF A KX cpgfcl-farl4f4 f '47 SLANG, SIR. Y xxx .. f--71-TTX f N 'N-INF Q28 NNN T A A ww' ,NA NA W DH I I T' fi 'I BEING S05 NNBRARYC New aS'NNN' NNN '59 N' QD' ,, ,po , NPIECE N ATF ARDSA SN' WN X895 ,. MN Ag if L 4 0 f J . A FUR Fog IVE D RE W X X159 X x fn- A ' WAA0 A0053 OLLARS QS NN ,MK N IN' Q0-- 9 CHI Tofe S r 'JI N 'XS QV A0 . Q I Vfs. PE00 0 mf xx Wav ASA 50- Q99 ,ep Mx. ' ' SSRN IX 5 Y. S 95 A f I , N Q X NDS Q16 f A f ' ONQQGNXSY vxxs BQXS C0 ' I . soNvNAASONNR - .. A ff 0 QRNGSWNNNNS NXWOSD HOOFBEA INNO CONTACT T HN' - A I N N N I 1- TON NNN iw TNN'ugI'NiT' I Bf-ITTEAYA THE AFTER f I I X N55 my W ' ,QQDT xg VNINF Swe- ' if J 'I Y-WN HNIFN ALMVIN MVN N es? ' Wx N I 21, Af 1 9 SN NNNNQWR. WN XSXXOV1- RN: SYXWNS B wa 1 A ASQ . 'S' y. ,641 X A . A A I -XCUQT 'X Q' fx v E u VF N SS 9 'ST 49 1? S i N BRAVONNN RGGNN f egizilxxivs Gbivgxw-X ' RN NTTACHE GSQESASQQBQS A .QASSRSQSSQ I A Eff.. Igw'I:.:.:-:.Q.i , ,i,i , ' S? YT Y - , . .xziv S3 pm-so LLIE --'--W-if--A..-.-A..- Fr: Q QR ,glib 'X 5, Q23 N Q35 B A59 V S SX ALITIES ' -- INL E INDW 55358, AND OIINTHNNNSZDS A WHIIJNNANIIDON NAITACHE DUTY., HUUSE PRESSI -4 BNAYS AT THE 35258 DARK sulv Es. ICREDIT I S: 544, QS SQXSQSASAS 4,9482 New QASYQ sb QFSQSSX Qqgybe .. SQGJQQQA SQA? BSS QSGJGQS NYSNSTSNTSQQ 5YX V42 OUESTION OF TI'IE DAY WHO IS GOING TO WIN THE S S, geo TITLE KING OF THE BUDHA BELLYSNVITT NOMI- Sxss W , NATIONS SO FAR ARE GRIFFIN, MR. FRIEDNIANN, C3 4 I I V . . . lbu are a 164-pound fink DUKE, PECK, OLEWINE, DEVINE AND MR. MGGIIIII. gi 4 f 3 MMIII QI ...The Bwad Gfwwefw convention wcus held PROFOUND THOUGHTS ..., SANTA CLAUS WWW come TO A DIRTY BOAT! DOESN'T THIS MOMENT CF TRUTH fl MADE ITIQ BEARD INSPECTION I I, I II- 6 5 M , . .X A 6 392 f 7 TIAf3 W IW I5 I 51 1 E1 3 MI If LII' I FI A-I if WT I , 41 I' --rx V ,II 'V T I I I 52 il ' IA iff ,MI 45 T , II I ,II NI Ll l M I 'W-I THE STARTERS . . . THE FINISHERS KTHE SALTSP ...and Acme, celebncoted Jiheifc bmihdaga aft Aea 7 0000 Vu PETET2 QABBIT JACKSON THE CARE AND FEEDING OF CROAKER-ROACHES 'L C , , fx AQ MESSHALL CONVERSATION. AgmT ,,E A ,jr , L How MANY LEGS DOES A i , lA RAISIN HAvE????? K . 20 OCTOBER 1963 CHIEF TWEETY 81 YETTE WHAT! YOU NEED THREE MORE CAKES? UNDER INSTRUCTION -4 4- . 9? fi . MID'S TOM STICK AND JOHN MCDONALD WITH O'HOPPE 'LEARNEN' 'EM LANGUAGE LESSONS-- SI SENOR, 81 DONDE ESTA? MA's STRIKER I I -'-6. If QU.. 5 iw ff I X I WATCH THAT MUSTACHE BOB . . . MA MILLER 8m PA BOUCHARD I. II,X If you hear one blcist ofthe diving olorm, shut those engines down Maneu- vering, Denny Ione blosti CLARK hos the Bridge. M f'NfN Q07 . . . ou MISSED SWIM CALL AEGEAN SEA ABANDON SHIP9 XX X X-eff f Xe Q vs' X QAQX XxXXfXf 'XXQVX Xdrk X X X www' XXQ 7 X XXX XX X XXX QYSXMX XX X XX X XX NEXHXX MSMXX XFXX ,XX X XXXX my XX X AA XX X XWXM fX SX XXX? W e fXXXXX X XX XX ,P VX XXX X XVXQXQQ 9 1 X X XNQ2, XXEXQV XQSQXXQ X X X X XXW9 X, X C 2 XA 1 -4 X PSSA XXIXSQX, XXXAXXX .,-R Q XXX X X XIX XX XXX Xa X x X 'X XXX X X we XM X X-,X N X XX 1 X XXX A Xxsgx XX Xb X N MX WX PX XX X X X H X X X SX XXXXXXX XXX f XX X X XX XX X XQX X X X9 x X X X X XX X Xgb NX X X XX X XX X X XXXXX X X X .X If XX X A X fs Q Xia X ax Xfm X X XXX X X XXX X Xb WQQZNX XXXXX6 XI XSXXXXX X X XXXXXXXXXX UNDERWAY SUNBATHING BOB MCKEANS QUALIFICATION SHOT HSN 7f24f63 ...a gew mane 06 fthe, 6hA1j0'6 chafnacxefw came to LQM dLULfJ1Q the Uuipny .J ' -'ire - , ff TOP WRENCH ,W ' f ,EQ ' h - - E 0 O , N, r' 15? C ' V 7511 C --1 lf! Q ' 'TC' ' I :K ': QW' np L9 - f N Q' A Z fi? , ' I P A 4 Q X 2. X I ' Q59 fy' 1 -,,,......, ,I -Q7 Ji' ' Nfxi, 7 O A 1 ' -' X f W' I g X ,f ' 1. 1 A I X , y 0 X .f XS' , X ' ,, I x f J ' A. , , fx 0 f E' f 0' K I . X-1 QA X BIG JOHN W H Q H I K f . f' X ' X X X Of I X kj E Z IQ 2 , X ff V , Ex N f Q F 1- - '1-fb-1-v ' f f If COB f QM X LAWRENCE OF NEW LONDON' J' - THE WARDROOM IN ACTION - Qu N'r!:fQ',Q' sm, :L .C , :N'aJpSf. XsmQ: Lwsffz, Q .5 ffvwwxww CAC . , W GISFCINZLQNQ ,Laws ,S .C - . THAT NUCLEAR POWER STUDY PROGRAM IS SENIOR WATCH OFFICER IR.H.I.R.I WHAT CHECK REPORT? REALLY TOUGH . . . . . . HOWEVER, SOME DID TURN TO - - CONGRATULATIONS, BOB . . . NAVIGATOR LAYING DOWN . . . A FIX? . . . O'FFICER INSPECTOR OF FINE ITALIAN FOODS . . . ...and a good Lime, ways had A S THE BOY'S NIGHT f R qs AmR ,f! ,., 1, ' ' I, f. . ' ' 'T' T Q Wlfflm J l!,'l1f-Hlllivfg ff v M J. wHoM IT MAY coNcERN . . . lT'S A SIGN OF AGE IF yi . FEEL LIKE 'THE DAY AFTER THE NIGHT BEFORE AND YOU Q 'T in-I HAvEN'T BEEN ANYWHERE ..... -XA fl?-, lf X! if EEE NO EVIL, HEAR NO EVIL, DO NO EVIL WHAT, ME WORRY? CONGRATULATIONS, GIEGER NOTICE . . One quota is available for the class C' Flashlight Repair School convening in October. This school is located in East Hartford. Requirements: Flashlight Operators School or equivalent, E-4 o-r be- low, in the following ratings: MM, EN, IC, QM, and ET. Submit request thru channels to the XO. This course is of two weeks duration. OUR FRIENDS ABROAD THOUGHT FO-R TODAY: Stand a TEET watch an keep er runnin K .x,, W CSN, A wfwmww C,.,,.,w C A X C 9 ....,......----M CN N N fx WC N I Nw C X CQNQ W N R' S Cx BIG BOB THIS ISN'T THE ENGINE ROOM? A 'SQUARED AWAY' TOPSIDE WATCH MOTHER ??? X2 NEVER MIND THE BELL-SNAP THE PICTURE a 1 CROAKERS CONTRIBUTION TO NEEDY VICTIMS IN ITALY ...1:ha rulghx 06 the QfL2.YYlLl:I'L6, gvbixlnb and headiua aablofw waved... GET YOUR WAHITE SHEET OUT OF MY ROOM . WT OCTOBER 3151 ibm GT ! WHAT'S THIS-'CHAZ' 'GIVING FOOD AWAY? TRICK OR TREAT? .. .and than IHULQ. wefze ,thou who wofdzed on fh2fUL qucbbigicatiom . . . fx 2 XX? 'V XT XTX 4 - H X 7 Xi? X -,X-Z QXX,X.,jg,X ,X ...X ,kg Xvvmyf E SEX NN sv ' , 5 A A3 'yywk X MXVS'-.Xf ' V XX X X ,XF qw-XXXIX X -- . V X 1 X , fX,XgQX'XXW, 'TTX XX .Siirf ,V X' XI ,. f O NX X X XX ., X X- ,XX'- X,X ' .XX X..v-HXXZWXXZW, Q: X X -' 'w X S X 'X' X X- f, , if X ,XX2 , Xw XX - X gf XNNXMXSV .. X X. ,X WX' , VXXXXX XX X . '-X ,X , X , X . ,-- 'XXXQEXH X2 , ,z X. S' MX LX V .X XQXQXQXXQQ X, A45 .X .ja V Xq.X, k,.XL,w.i. XX AgX ,X:Xg5gX XAX, .XEQX 5 ,A 3.3 A f XJ 1 , XA- X X- f , V X79 I Q X XM5 , X . . t'zXXXQX- X 'XX 'Fw ,X ,,.' X 'fX'72gXf,X - X X 'XZ X ,XX f-X . X , V, X-X X .S-vXXfX '-M N, ,X X . X , f,X f. Xm,X?,X,X. I , fffXf.X.XfX2v X -XXX-'fi .X W X Qw.w ,XX, X -X . s X ' 1 wi? ', '-ivgnf XXX XQX 1, Xi if, .V .XX ,I X , QQ A X - Ng ,X XXX,X-,,XX:- Xwfg X552 X ,, 0 w X X rv X 54 3 ,X X N X 5: XX X V X6 xr? A X X ,X XX, X? I X ' X 'ka 1.55.61 . QX X X23 X ff QS' 35 S6 A , gl Xt Q QSQ ljff, . : 1' L X, AX , . X .1. , X X X -Egg X , ' is . G- zwwxm ' 'S' X V . 'f f' ' 'ewX4.X II- A 'X 53 X ' X .'9X:L31 3 X ,ff . . X .. .. , X ,XX , X X? ,Q X -f, - 'X ,X X 3, XXWX X-V Qixzgvwa X, X NQXQMX-, ' 4 QwgivX.gs:X. . . 4 V, ,. ' X X ZX, QX' XXG, , ' W9 -. 1 X. 5 -, 2, X ',X,:4X , .X . , X A 1 XM., iv 'WXXQX XA X: .X , '-NX, . Xa. 1- Sf ' SX, X -EX. X, gfii r .. If Xa' , g - XRS gXX4LXa ZX'f 'X 'X4,,XX XX-X f XYZ o f Yw, I X 1 X, iw X 5 .X THE OFFICIAL CEREMONY THE UNOFFICIAL CEREMONY Z Miha dagb undefzwag gexlded Acme paexbtg 5a,0r conqucvsi'zs... USS LITTLE ROCK LCLG 41 Aw, L, , LLE USS INDEPENDENCE LCVA 621 USS SARATO-GA LCVA 601 USS LONG BEACH LCGN 91 USS HARWOOD LDDE 8611 uss ENTERPRISE LCVALNJ 65, USS BORIE LD'D 7041 LCDR E. A. KUHN, USN ROSTER OF CROAKER PERSONNEL OFFICERS CHIEF PETTY OFFICERS LCDR R. A. HELIGEMOE, USN LTJG J. P. MCGINN, JR., USN LTJG J. T. O'FARR'ELL, USN LTJG W. I. SM.ITS, USN ADAMS, J. A., ALEDIA, E. B. ALIANO, R. J. ANDERSON, W. R. BARKER, J. F. BENTON, L. W. BOYLE, R. R. BROWN, J. R. BUGG, W. J. JR. BURNET'I'E, R. D. BYERS, C. E. CARYL,'J. E. CGFFEY, F. J. CRAMER, R. v. DERGUIN, R. J. DEVINE, C. o. DRAGHI, J. A. DUKE, E. E. DUNN, D. E., JR. FLAGG, D. M. GEIG-E-R, D. J. GILBERT, w. M. GIORDANIO, J. R. GRIFFIN, K. W. ICI ISSJ TNISSJ ETR3 ISSJ MM3ISSJ 'ETRSN EM3 ISSJ IC3 ISSJ EMZISSJ MM3ISSJ CS2 ISSJ ENI2 ISSJ FTG3 ISSJ RM2 I SSJ SOS3 I SSJ EN3 I SS J TMI I SS J FN EMI I SSJ TM2 I SSJ RM3 If SS J IC3 ISSJ EM2 I SS J FN ETR2 ISSJ LTJG A. R. FRIEDMANN, USN LTJG R. A. MCKEAN, III, USN LTJGI L. B. MCEWEN, JR., USN' ENS D. W. KIESS, USN ENS R. N. BEERS, USN ENLISTED GUTIERREZ, C. InJ HATHCOCK, G. E. HAWKINS, F. W. HORNBERGER, W. B. HU'GJLL, G. J. HUTT, J. R'. IVERS, J. D'. IVORY, P. F. JR. JACKSON, M. J. JENKINS, B. J. JONES, J. F. LEWIS, G. N. JR. LOHNER, E. InJ LOWRIE, R. E. LUDINIGTON, D. J. MANIN-O, J. InJ MARTIN, W InJ JR. MC KOWEN., C. J. MACAPUGAY, B. T. MELADY, R. R. MEUSE, C. J. JR. MOHR, R. L. MOREAU, R. J. NELSON, D. L. CREW CSI ISSJ EMZISSJ YN3ISS-J MM3ISSJ MM3ISSJ MM2 ISSJ TM3ISSJ HMI ISSJ SOSZISSJ TM3ISSJ QMI ISSJ FTG3 ISSJ EM2 ISSJ ETNSN CSZISSJ RM3ISSJ EM2ISSJ SN TNISSJ TM2 ISSJ ETN3ISSJ TM2ISSJ SOG3 ETR3 J. F. BOUCI-IARD, TMCISSJ, USN D. G. CLARK, EM.CISSJ, USN- L. H. MILLER, ENCSISSJ, USN D. B. PASCGE, RMCISSJ, USN J. D. THEEUWEN, EMCISSJ, USN R. E. ZIMMERMAN, QMCISSI, USN O'HOPPE', S. C. JR. OLEWINE, E. I. O'MEARA, T. W. PECK, N. J. PEREIRA, J. S. PEREZ, A. P. PHILLIPS, C. A. POLAND, T. R. QUINN, G. M. REID, S. InJ RICHEY, D. B. RIEDEL, C. F. ROSS, J. V. SCADUTO, J. L. SCHMIDT, C. G. SILVER, D. C. SMITH, R. D. soLMo, E. v. STEPHAN, I-I. A. vICIcERs, C. InJ WEIL, C. E. wEIN, B. B. WHITE, E. s. YETTE, G. I-I. TM3ISSJ FTGZISSJ SNISSJ EN2ISSJ EM.3ISSJ TN YNII ISSJ RM3ISSJ ETN3ISSJ SNIISSJ ETR3 SOI ISSJ SK3 ISSJ MM3 ISSJ EM2ISSJ' QMSISSJ EMFN ENI ISSJ QM2 ISSJ MMZISSJ EN2ISSJ PN'3ISSJ MMI ISSJ EM3ISSJ THE EDITOR CRUISE BOOK STAFF '7 I .A ' A ,I 1 yr., 1 , f ff X x 5 3 ef f w for ' MR. M.OOSE Editor: LTJG Rod Friedmann Artistry: LTJG Miles Lorenzen : Pereira, J. S., EM3lSSl Ship's Photographer: LTJG Rod Friedmann Assistant Photographer: Adams, J. AJ, lCllSSl Editorials: Pascoe, D. B., RMClSSl : Phillips, C. A., YNllSSl The editor wishes to express his thanks to each and every man who contributed his time, effort, talent andlor photo- graphs and drawings for our use. A special thanks to the ''Chief-of-the-whole-Boat'' for his fund raising proiects and resourcefulness . . . 887 8737- - GR PHS- u' Hg . I