Everglades (AD 24) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1953 volume:

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He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still. Then are they glad because they be quiet, so he bringeth them unto their desired haven. Psalm 107. vs. 23-30 .. V.-'41 1 , -f- N - Q rf sk ,, A 1-. ,,,.z-5 'sv . 'PQ-f N WDIFLID The U. S. S. Everglades CAD-241- destroyer tender was named after the Everglades of Florida and is the first U. S. Naval vessel to bear that name. The building of the ship, was authorized in December l942' the keel was laid on the twenty-sixth of Tanuary l944' and she was launched on the twenty-eighth day of January 1945 at the Todd Shipyard San Pedro California. The Everglades was christened by Mrs. Anne E. Richardson widow of naval aviation pilot Lieutenant Jack Carpenter Richardson U. S. Nat y. The outfitting and completion of the ship was accomplished by Bethleham ,Steel Company on 23 May 1946. Immediately thereafter Without benefit of sea trials or commissioning the ' Everglades twas inactivated on 15 May 1947. With the advent of the Korean crisis the activation of the Everglades was authorized. On the twenty-fifth of May 1951 the U. S. S. Everglades was first commissioned. Captain Thomas Markham Brown USN assumed command' with Commander G. E, Artz USN as Executive Officer. After a month of organization and preparation the U. S. S. Everglades AD-24 reported to Commander Cruisers-Destroyers Force U. S. Pacific Fleet. The first extended cruise at sea commenced as she left Long Beach Calif. on 10 September 1951 for Norfolk Virginia. Enroute the U. S. S. EVERGLADES reported for duty to Commander in Chief U. S. Atlantic Fleet and Commander Destroyer Force, U. S. Atlantic Fleet, On 22 September 1951, this vessel transited the Panama Canal and proceeded to Norfolk, Virginia, arriving there on 27 Sep- tember 1951. Thereafter the Everglades made short runs to Bal- timore, Md.g Bayonne, N. J.g Charleston, S. C.g Newport, R. I. and participated in several independent ship exercises off the coast of Virginia, Primarily The Everglades tended destroyers at Convoy Escort Piers, Norfolk, Virginia. ' This 1952-3 Mediterranean Cruise as part of the Service Force Sixth Fleet is her first overseas assignment. CAPTAIN WILLIAM M. FOSTER, USN COMMANDING OFFICER. Captain W. M. Foster was born in Tuscaloosa, Ala. He attended the University of Alabama and Marion Institute before entering the U. S. Naval- Academy from which he graduated in 1930. Before Pearl Harbor, Captain Foster served on the U. S. S. Pensacola, U. S. S. Indianapolis and the U. S. S. Northampton. During World War'-II he saw duty with the Destroyer Force, U. S. Pacific Fleet. Following his service as Chief of Staff, Commander Task Flotilla Six, Captain Foster was assigned by Admiral Halsey as Commander, Prisoner of War Rescue Group for the 5th Fleet. In this capacity he directed the rescue, processing and repatriation of 21.000 prisoners of war from Eastern Honshu. Among his many decorations, he holds the Silver Star Medal award and the Gold Star Qin lieu of the Silver Star Medalj for participation in raids on Ormoc Bay, and landings in the Phillipines. After two years as Commanding Officer Ser- vice School Command, Great Lakes, Ill. Captain Foster reported on board the U.S.S. EVERGLADES on 1 September 1952 for duty as commanding officer. A ready smile, a hearty laugh, an ear for humor, an easy-nonchalance and a quiet dignity distinguish the skipper of the Everglades. Having served with both land and sea naval activities for over a quarter century, he has developed a bearing and manner which engender immediate liking and respect. He is a leader, men work to please. A MESSAGE FROM THE SKIPPER Each task we performed during this cruise, menial thought it may have seemed at the time, was a contribution towards world peace. May those who follow us perform as well, and may those in authority who guide the destinies of the world, be led by the hand of GOD along the RIGHT path. fs! W. M. FOSTER Captain, USN COMMANDER EDWARD R. HUNT, USN EXECUTIVE OFFICER Commander Edward R. Hunt, USN, originally a native of Louis- iana and presently residing in Norfolk, Virginia, was commiss- ioned in the Naval Reserve and ordered to active duty in 1941. During World War II he served on Destroyer type vessels, transferring to the regular Navy in 1946. In his Naval career, he has served on board the U.S.S. LAMBERTON CDMS-23, the U.S.S. GEORGE-CLYMER CAPA- 2'Ug and at the following com- mands: Sub Grp. II fFla grpj Lantres Fltg General Line Schoolg Amphibious Warfare School Qu- antico, and Gunfire Support School, Natu Lant. On 23 September 1952, Cdr. Hunt reported onboard the EVERGLADES as Executive Officer. From the start it was apparent that here was an Exec with an abiding interest in his men. He knew that three square and a rack are not enough to make a happy crew, and has battled for every feasible project which would raise the morale of the ship. llbclgnaamirlimenl emails ,T .2 'ii' R-f 5 Q . in xl l .. U HERE ' ' ' . . A Nr 1 I , 1 - -1 -r -- A 11'..f.- .'... 'f or -'4 ml -hA,:,v,- 1 ' ' 1.-. nr.:-,nw 1 1 -..,.1,,j:' fn'e.n.' v....w 1,:1'- -m ,..w-:uf-1:---fX,,, 5 1 , J 'H Q . x '.X,'S.v.Ag. VKIFQJ. . i ig . X N Q. . ,yquu 's Q Qfitlm tic 5 It was a toss-up between the lure of the Mediterranean and the ties of home as We made our Way across the Ocean. Not that it Wou1d've mattered - - we were on our way. Mile after mile of the briney blue passed beneath our keel. The sea was - fwnh?e?4izHiE1ff3JH5ii5?E125431341114iliiqliekgfiifbsifii455Ii15vz152i:E1!1mavi-liizietr-i':f?a:4x212:fz!:ja13,f,f-if a1gf:Qg2fy-if1'g:,5f:fLgg,+1e:2wf5y5 i'3igf:eai3i V A I T0 ssmg calm and nary a bucket could be found in company. Ships passing by homeward bound, increased our longing for home - but our course was charted ,'GangWay - All ahead full . 'gif -4-l1li.T? '4'lg:TlEEE 1 H.. all' L ' - Sl'-2 i 5' iifek , Q. I' tau 1 1 in va l ti 1 1 T1 M if pl a 'Ni i E Q 4, ? Q-mi L1-' CRINIINIE Our arrival in Cannes on the 30th of October was hailed by the crew of the Shenandoah with Band playing, pennants flying, signs rigged - all carrying the same theme: 'Thanks be, you've arrived! We,ve had it, You've got it. We're relieved W Our first glimpse of Cannes was through the haze of an early October morn. The impression being that of a quiet. little village snuggled in a quaint harbor. We soon learned however, that there was much enjoyment to be gleaned from the shops, beistros and cafes. Unquestionably there is no French beer that can compare with the product that Ju., ......,.,,f -- V .. . . . , v. .,, 3 . Vf i,,s f l! X Ex --ffl, ' , N Sze- as . ag s-24- -L? 0 X. 0 ..1'-'g a', .A , W,-1 , . 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The hawkers, self styled guides and related purveyors of service did not measure up to the setting with which Further on up the boot was the city of the seven hills, Rome. Great numbers of the crew took tours of scenes and sights which they had only read about in their studies of Caesar and his legions. Alas the conquerors We had to be content with their ghosts and ruins of their Forum! There was the Colosseum that great oval of human drama and mortal competition. The snarls of the wild near slaughtered, clank of metal against metal, man against man as gladiators locked in mortal combat - the thunder of the multitude as they pronounced their sentence, yes, the characters of the drama had left but the Beyond the old city walls and down the Appian Way, past the Church of Quo Vadis We trod the Way to the we descended - passing tier upon tier, gallery after gallery of niches containing the remains of the early saints. taper was our guide, a bearded priest, explaining the significance of this the importance of that until we emerged from cemetery to wonderful daylight. Lost amidst the magnificence and splendor of St. Peter's Bascilica, we craned our necks to capture everything within sight for our mental photo files. At the other side of Vatican City we were admitted to and a tour of its priceless treasures. A visit to the Sistine Chapel for a View of Michelangelds frescoes, in itself, would worthwhile. An audience with Pope Pius always commenced with the rousing Viva il Papa . OL POMPEII- SORRENTO - Skirting the base of Vesuvius, we approached the site of Pompeii had been inundated by successive layers of ash and larva: red, in part, for the ruins of Pompeii. One of the ironies vior is that the volcanic ash which seemed to obliterate 'J decadent civilization only served to preserve it. Our tour of this relic of the ages took us thru avenue' excavated homes. Many of the decorations which pavements were still evident, still intact. Sorrento, a lovely resort town, situated high on the the Mediterranean shore was a real find for the types of articles showing the craftsmanship of the bargained for and usually were had for half the cigarette and jewel boxes, musical tables, musical most of - Sorrento had it. That's Where our money went! r,. POMPEH D 2. 5 , ,Li J, P' 4 5. s. 1- s Q-'15 ' 94+ '15-4 -1 I , v N 2 n gl , 1 , 1, w 3 Til in I I I 1 I Pl R W, , i 34 4 ! 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X 1 A i t - A1311 . it :I 'J' : ' -. Vx - , 1 , A, , ' U 4' 0. -lv.'! its , .. bn I ip' '. ' . -A. I ' A J , ,gl BARP' T- all 4:3 f -6 4 . K . 'ui 4 f -rf f L' L 3. Q afgf f X X j ' 4 A Vfk ' A v fff ff X A-XX A 'lm lxf'ZTr'3 Z I , ft n-1-it ggi, .la ,y:.Nfj'f The city of Barcelona gave us its heart. Our welcome there was the warmest the friendliest of any we had received during the cruise. The population turned out in droves, pressing against the barriers all-anxious to come on board one of Uncle San'1's ships. Each day held a holiday atmosphere. We reciprocated in a like manner courting the senoritas in true Navy gf 'O fash1on buymg Spams very reasonable merchanchse and enjoymg the great hberty Whlle rt lasted A rephca of Columbuss Santa Mama anchored at the Waterfront nearby toffether vuth a monumental column of the explorer gave us an 1nd1cat1on of the affection the Spanish feel for their adventurer. I ., L 4 Q F? be 554 -Q. -.. 'R ! 3. 1 'Y 4 :n , v 5 r 5 E 5 ! i r E Y! 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M, , W Q,-A-,1-Y ., ,P Passing eastward thru its straits, the grey and green blotched Prudential Rock came into view on the afternoon of the 27 October 1952. This ancient and historic item of real estate owned by the British for some 3 centuries now came in for a close inspection as we dropped our hook a short distance from the habor entrance. Following an engage- ment between the Spanish bum boast and our fire hose and the oifloading of 3 screws, we weighed anchor having only whet our appetites for a better examination of the Rock. Some time later when five days out of Barcelona the Rock again became a matter of interest to the Everglades crew. This time we went into the sacred precincts of Her Majesty's Royal Crown Colony. The fortunate members of the crew were able to take a guided tour of the restricted areas of the Rock with the British Army. An amazing revelation indeed to see the myriad tunnels and shops that have been gnawed and burrowed in the stone. Impregnable is the word! Quite! The Rock Apes, of course, were the source of a good many jokes. Having paid our respects to our distant cousins we decided we had been made monkeys enough of and so swung back thru the trees to our own cage. Rolls razors at 8 5.00 were a great buy and we loaded up accor- dingly, Buys in silk, linen and wollen goods were also to be had but who had who, was left open to debate. To the man we were ready to testify that the reservoirs had been filled a hundred times during our stay. Rain and inclement weather, we had plenty in our weeks visit. 'mwslv-gy air f A 4- ,diffs a ,. 9 .N J, ' I Q' ,-1 ,1 . .l rw N4 .113 f 5- H, I I 4 I 'riif .riff I'-iff! Q lui fffs nf 'ri J Nei 5-FHM 525' fre ' -up il-LEE ibut? f ,ATF J f' Qi'-Q ii El-' lifiifg ff 2255 'f Jiri Q- SI' Wi Qu, ,rig Mfg L'-xl. Y it Jig., ESM Killa 1.2322 :nf . 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