Hunley (AS 31) - Naval Cruise Book

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1 I , 3 This edition of the CRUISE LOG completes a major cycle in the life of the USS HUNLEY, and brings her back home to Charleston nearly three years after departing Guam. The ship has traveled many miles, visited many ports and accomplished much in those three years, but certainly during no part did the men of l-IUNLEY work harder nor perform better than in these difficult last months. The conversion saw the shipyard and ship's force dismantle the ship then slowly piece her together again. The crew too was dismantled, and, only four out of ten of the men aboard on Guam visited San Francisco. The short history pictured in this bood cannot hope to tell the whole story of the long hours in training and at General Quarters, the many mandays with cleaning gear, paint brush and brazing torch, and the diligent attention to the equipment, stores and records which went into remolding the ship and her crew into an effective support unit. Whether our efforts were successful will be known only after the first submarine departs on patrol on time and fully ready, but Guantanamo, and the results of the recent inspections are encouraging signs. Of one thing I am certain-l-IUNLEY is back with the Atlantic Fleet-and her sister tenders will soon be following her lead. I hope that each of us will find something in this book to remind us not only of our hard work but also of the more pleasant aspects of the 7,000 mile journey it represents. H. S. CLAY CAPT USN COMMANDING OFFICER

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.. .,,,..,, W .WW ,wmv I i I 'usS HUNLEY, U I if-nr!-'II'- 3 - ' I 'fQQy I 1 Ships, men, and weapons change, but tradition, which can neither 5 gy be bought nor sold nor created, is a solid rock among shifting sands. I Q' Lord Fraser of North Cape. I U I W The preceeding quote, by a former Commander-In-Chief of the Royal I I Navy, effectively summarizes the theme of I-IUNLEY's CRUISE LOG. I U While the men and machines of ZumvvaIt's Navy bear little resemblance ll ll to those of John Paul Jone's Navy, a common spirit and tradition is V' ' shared between them. Fl ll The lonliness and isolation of a ship at sea, the ring of the ship's 9 W bell, the smoking Iamp, and Bosn's pipe, are all common ground be- l U tween the seaman of the 1970's and his counterpart of the l77O's. I I The cover photo of the CRUISE LOG is a dark contrast study of H II a statue found along the Pacific Coast. Dedicated to the fighting spirit Il of men vvho go dovvn to the sea in ships, it serves as a monument H It to Mariners throughout the world and throughout the ages. The men of q li I-IUNLEY are the inheritofrs of a 'long and proud heritage, and can take il' II pride in contributing their chapter to this worthy and honorable history. I I It is hoped that this CRUISE LOG vvill help you recall your voyage 1 'I in years to come. hu i' xg., g I J JACKSON xi LTJG SC, USN ,I 5 ,PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER , nillllli fl. 1- lti