Estes (AGC 12) - Naval Cruise Book

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Vertical replenishment from USS MARS while at Chu Lai LT Qjgj Peter Bailey, the ship's Bos'n in the lst LT's office A11 hands turn to during underway refueling oft Chu Lai. wa ,L-.,,. , . X 7-....,,mmN. Ngs. in n fe N 'Z 'I A '

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Take in those lines, look lively therel DECK The deck department occupies a strong position'in this modern Navy of ours, Here is found the true blending of the old and the new on a modern ship. Gear such as the iid, marlin spike, and bosun pipe are as old as sailing itself. Knots, ropes and line handling are the Very salt of the ocean, Today the modern sailor must be skilled in power-driven tools - Winches, diesel boats, and electric chippers. Above all the appren- tice learns about chipping and spreading some of the tons of gray and red lead, Boat handling is the coxsWain's art. There is much practical knowledge and skill to be had from sailing before the mast in the Deck department. LT Brinkley, the First Lieutenant, flanked by Mr. Irving on the left and Mr. Flynn on the right. vwfwu

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I. in i .,.. .if ,M-M f 1 ' fl X . ff M ,ry g -., S51 Q c ' ' if il ff ',f' M rilj, , ,H s FIRST DIVISION Between putting boats in the water, Vehicles on the pier, rigging booms and accommodation ladders, anchoring and mooring, and keeping quarterdecks and Admiral's veranda squared away, the First Division men managed to find time for the beach in Poo Town , Some First Division people want combat pay for action encountered on the jeepneys! At any rate, watch standing and painting and general main- tenance kept the men bust and well trained for the boatswain's mate rate. I1 LT fjgj W. K. Flynn and lst Division leading P. O., BM2 Piazza. A ' H I 1