Isle Royale (AD 29) - Naval Cruise Book

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The men of the A Division are responsible for all steam heat, for all auxiliary equipment, winch and boat repairs, and all emergency equipment. Throughout this cruise the men of the Division have performed admirally under demanding conditions. The hours have been long and hard but the men have met the challenge with positive response. The working personnel A-Gang Nothing like working on the hoots Just looking bus)

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I 5 Top Row (L to R): Rambough, FTG 2; Hodge. SN; Romine. SN; Kenwood, FTM 2; Maxie, FTGSN; Shields, GMG 2; Lasley, FTG 2; Short, GMG 2: Smith. GMG2. Sitting: Gates, GMM2; Keller, BM2; Clemmons, FTG 1; LTJG Donnelly: Gjerdahl. GMCM; Roosevelt. GMG1; Moore. FTG 2: Reed. BM 3. R-r, Division, like most repair divisions on ISLE ROYALE, consists of several different ratings. (Fire Control Technician and Gunners Mates comprise the Ordnance Repair Shop). The Ordnance Repair Shop is responsible for the overhaul and repair ot all tvpes of fire control and ordnance assemblies ran nn« from adjusting delicate computing networks to complete replace- ment of massive co ton gun mounts. The Sail loft is responsible for the fabrication of all non- standard stock canvas items and shipboard up- holsterv work. Although working in a very limited space their work ranges from manufacturing aw n- ings out of heavy canvas to upholstering crews mess halls. It is a credit to them- selves and our Navy to watch the harmonious blendin o of these diver- sified skills in the cheer- full day to i w perfor- mance of their job-OUt- standing service to our i ustomers.

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It IMYIMON ■HI liUlli Ai j% i i -3 p,f,?it .(?7?i Standing (L-R): R. E. Long, H. A. Ewell. B. R. Mora, M. Gibbons. T. J. Hancock. P. E. Culhane. J. H. Wilcox. R. L. Lovvorn. K. D. Reynolds. L. E. Roath. 0. B. McKoy, C. A. Bailey. L. Barfield. J. L. Sukert. Seated: H. I. Martin. J. R. Tracy. J. G. Bonnell. R. A. Travelstead, D. F. Krimmel, BTC R. F. Harter, LT D. J. Simmons. J. C. Carter. W. G. Drain, P. C. Wing Without the BT ' s the world might not stop, but the ISLE ROYALE would. Sleep is the only activity that could go on without the BT ' s and even sleeping would be uncomfortable without the steam to make power to drive the air conditioners. When the BT ' s are standing watches, taking on fuel, taking on water, testing fuel oil, or water, they are also fixing their pumps, mending their pipes, scrubbing their boilers or punching them out. And in the few minutes left to themselves, you might even find a BT bending an elbow. The boiler gangs have always been the unsung heroes of the Navv (even their rating badge was designed bv a hero) but they have always had the satisfaction of knowing who the real steamers are.