Estes (AGC 12) - Naval Cruise Book

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The November Division assists the Navigator in piloting the ship by taking bearings, tathometer readings, and steering the ship. Related to this, the quartermasters keep the necessary charts and publications corrected to date. They also maintain chronometers and clocks, write the ship's log, take Soundings and Weather readings, and generally assist the Olshcer ot the Deck. ln port, the quartermasters play an important role in rendering honors and ceremonies on the quarterdeck. Their responsibilities are great and high standards are always maintained. GM Sattler LK Armentrout GT Hart EH Sassman LL Drller CJ Schneidmuller EF Crouse RG Graue A D Reynolds CHIEF Quartermaster GN Sellers Keeling lL to Rl, L.G. Duke, P.E. Pittcird, H.E. Stearns, B.G. Garrett, L.R. Rossie. Standing: LTJG R.J. Fazzio,

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Since there are tew caritraptions in the world containing as many hazards and potential baaby traps as a Naval vessel, the iab at keeping the aicticers and crew at Estes healthy and functioning is no mean teat. In spite at elaborate safety precautions, there are bound ta be occasional mishaps. Fortunately, during this cruise the Doc had tew problems more serious than seasiclc Marines and sunburnecl backs. DR. P.J. DEER, Jr. MEDICAL OFFICER