Enhance (MSO 435) - Naval Cruise Book

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Deck Department t Now away the motor whaleboatg single upg slack two, port cutter number two in sight - unfiredg anchor's-aweighg anchor's in sight, anchor's clear, anchor's secured and ready for seag all miner sweeping gear riding properlylf' Such is the language of the deck department, strange to the unini- tiated, but a friend and constant companion to members of the deck force. Since man first venturedito sea in ships, the skills of the mariner have remained a focal point with ' little change. Today's Boatswain's Mate encounters much the same tasks as did his predecessors, and quite a few more, since he is aboard one of the Navy's most specialized ships. It is the men of the Deck Department who practice these ancient, as well as modern arts of deck seamanship and minesweeping, yet find time enough to keep the ship looking smart in the traditional manner which 1. the mark of the Naval vessel. The Gunner's N is also an integral part of the Deck Department. He maintains our gun mount and small arms, 'a state of readiness for any emergency Deck work is, varied and 'clcllenging and if must be done to insure that the ship is ever read for' , . Y . .. heir primary mission - thcx 'eeping of mines. It is the backbone of this department, the seaman, w o keep usq ready to accornpkfish our mission. To be called a Deck Ape , aboard minesweepers, is tru y an onor. g . as

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