Koelsch (DE 1049) - Naval Cruise Book

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I , .V ii. 'W 1 1 is s . vs The KOELSCH was built by Defoe Shipbuilding Com- pany, Bay City, Michigan and was commissioned in the Summer of 1967. She carries some of the most modem armament and is the first in her class to have the new computerized ASW Tactical Data System. Because of her technological advancements the KOELSCH adds new depth to the destroyer force and anti-submarine warfare tactics. She is a destroyer size ship and has the speed, maneuverability detection, en- durance and armament necessary for effective anti- submarine warfare. She can prosecute a sonar contact and launch one of her weapons with a deadly accuracy never before seen. In addition to this, her armament in- cludes two five-inch guns directed by the efficient MK 56 gun fire control system. Supporting all this fine weaponry is a modem highly ef- ficient engineering plant. The KOELSCH develops 35,000 shaft horsepower and can steam in excess of 27 knots. She derives her power from two super charged steam generators, the lastest in Marine Steam Engineer- ing developments. The ship is able to out-maneuver a smaller destroyer and with the added advantage of the hydraulic stabilizing system she can use full rudder at full speed with a minimum heel. She is further equipped with ultra modern air-conditioning and living ac- comodations to enhance the habitabilty of her 250 of- ficers and crewmen. The ship's insigne has a very interesting make-up and exemplifies the KOELSCH's characteristics. The domi- nant feature of the emblem is a chess knight to represent the versatility of the ship because the knight is the most versatile chess piece. The background of a blue ribbon with white stars stands for the Medal of Honor received by the ship's namesake - LTJG -I. K. KOELSCH. The double lines with square knots enclosing the emblem stand for the unity and strength of the service respectively. The colors all serve to represent the Navys qualities with black for the strength ot' convictiong blue for the sea: and white for purity of purpose.