Galveston (CLG 3) - Naval Cruise Book

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lniq can he done only W GALVESTON is primarily a missile s MFGM e A Ship is only as strong as its me powe ll d. needed Effective, fire power must be accurately contro 6 ith the help of intricate ma- chines, machines to sight on the target, to get the proper range, and to lay the guns to score a hit. The maintenance and operation of these machines is the job of FG Division. We maintain two plotting rooms, four directors and four radars. Our radars can also be used for navigation and communications if needed. On Aug. 28th, 29th and Sept. lst, 1959, at' GTMO, Cuba, we conducted our first anti-aircraft firing exer- cises with the 5-inch battery, using a wire enforced nylon sleeve. During this same period we conducted a successful surface exercise with the 6-inch battery using a towed sled. Our main battery plotting room is equipped with the MK 48 computer, used in shore bombardment in conjunction with the Talos Missile. To be but the gun batteries are S'E2lUd1f1g by ln readines r.

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