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1 1 Floating as Stations uel Fleet The SIXTH Fleet is capable of main- taining its ships at sea for an indefinite period of time without using shore bases. This is made possible in part by the oilers which refuel ships at sea. While underway GALVESTON pulled alongside one of these oilers every two or three days. GALVESTON's refueling evolutions were carried out in a competitive spirit First Division which mans the forward station and Second Division which mans the after station tried to best each other's hook-up times whenever we refueled. In the process they broke all the existing SIXTH Fleet records and their own re cords several times Team work is essential for a well done refueling Zi Good timing is required when unrigging to ensure that everyone and everything don't get covered with oil. 14 67 l
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