Garcia (FF 1040) - Naval Cruise Book

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«T»» B DIVISION B Division is made up of the Boiler Technician (BT ' s) rate. These men operate and maintain two (2) 1200 lb. pressure fired boilers which supply main steam to the main engines aboard the GARCIA. With temperatures constantly hovering around 120 ° the job does tend to be a little wilting . Regardless, though, the job gets done in rowsing fashion. How did he get out in the fresh air?

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ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT INTRODUCTION The heartbeat of GARCIA is provided by the men of the Engineering Department. To B and M Division fall the responsibility of operating the boilers which provide the ship ' s main propulsion. In addition they maintain the evaporators which distill both fresh and feed water. R Division handles all structural repairs including welding and ship fitter work on board and are key figures in the GARCIA damage control organization. A Gang personnel are responsibble for all auxiliary equipment including all air-conditioning, refrigeration, steam-heating and hydraulic equipment. The IC men and Electrician Mates care for power and internal communication systems and all electro-mechanical equipment on board.

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Yeah, we see daylight every now and then. What a day.