Lake Champlain (CVS 39) - Naval Cruise Book

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R Division's job is to keep the ship afloat and in one piece, and to put it together as things gradually fall apart in the course of normal Wear. Or, for that matter, they would also be called on if some sort of serious accident should occur. Step into their compartment, and among the 74 men, you'll find experts on everything from geiger-counters to carpentry, and fire fighting to pipe fitting. They're also known to be the very best safe crackers on the shipl

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JUIID' S i 3 r To those of us that find the Snipe's world a com- plete mystery, it must be explained that the gadgets that move the Champ through the water are 8 powerful turbines, rated at 150,000 horsepower. The 78 machinists mates and firemen of M Division have the responsibility for the operation and upkeep of these great pieces of machinery. If, at some time, you should venture down and ask the men of M Division just what they do, they might answer, while eyeing the gauges, like this. That's easy: have steam, will travel.

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