Kearsarge (CVA 33) - Naval Cruise Book

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wa Q 'Q 59 my Y Top row Qlett to rightl: Schillings, D.A., King, R.A., Aronld, R.W., Aronld, J.E., Pheipg Barber, L.R., Vtfebb, T.O., Spoonmore, J.P. Bottom row: Gallinger, GG., Woolard, H Splofta, A., Szmaida, A,.l., Ens F.L. Ingram, Smith, R. E., Carlson, K.A,, Simmorxsf During my first conversion during the Korean Conflict, my World War ll vintage forty millimeter guns were removed and replaced by the harder- hitting 3-inch 50's. The men of Fourth Division are the caretakers of these marvels of ordnance technology. They keep the four mounts ready for instant action through the constant drudgery of daily tests, cleaning and preventa- tive maintenance. When General Quarters sounds, petty officers from the Fourth assume positions as mount captains. As such, they are responsible for the effective operation of the guns and insure that all safety precautions are scrupulously observed. .1 tw-.i l 94 H

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-1-. 1 1 Each time my guns hre, it is a victory over my environment. Salt spray, soot from my boilers, bad weather, and grease slung by arresting gear cable are all enemies of the men who maintain my seven Seinch guns. Each day is a Constant battle with the elements, as they keep their guns ready for battle. Aside from their normal day-to-day upkeep duties, the men of the Fifth Division are also responsible for the ammunition hoists and related equipment used for the transfer of the proiectiles and powder from the magazines to the mounts. A Y gg Mi-1