Floyd Parks (DD 884) - Naval Cruise Book

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The machinist mates are led by WOl I-IELLIE, assisted by MMl HARTZOG and MMl RASP- BERRY . They are in charge of the maintenance and operation of the ship's powerful main engines which can propel the ship at speeds over thirty knots . The MMS also operate and maintain other vital equipment such as the evaporators, which supply fresh Water and feed Water, and the ship's service generators, which supply the ship with electrical power. The Snipes are indeed an important part of the fighting team aboard the PARKS . QW jimi - W

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' 1 B Dzvision f-six, A X, Q7 ' , --,, Jima 9 I l In aa., Kneeling, left to right: BT1 C. L. Taylor, FA D. Fontenot, BT3 G. M. Cloud, BT2 I. G. Neal, BT2 W. J. Wagner. Standing, left to right: LT W. F.. Hobbs, FN G. D. Terrill, BT3 W. R. Hancock, FN R. J. Langhoff, BTFN T. F. Hansen, FN L. E. Solice, FN M. K. Cardwell, BT3 W. E. Self, BTS D. M. Flores, BT2 L. O. Nicholson, BTFA D. E. Presler, BT2 C. E. Edgar, BT3 S. Norfleet, BT3 M. Duncan, jr., BTC W. R. Kluth. All engines ahead flank, indicate turns for twenty-five knots! Down below there is a flurry of action as the boilermen and machinist mates respond quickly and efficiently with the necessary steam and RPMs . The PARKS is ever ready to steam at high speeds, ready to go Where the action is . The boilermen are led by BTG KLUTH, with BTl ROUSE in charge of the forward fireroom and BTl TAYLOR in charge of the after fireroom. The BT's responsible for the maintenance and efficient operation of the ship's four boilers and the fuel oil system. During high speed runs the Oil King, BT2 NEAL, Works long, hard hours keeping the boilers supplied with plenty of fuel oil. L 28