Lake Champlain (CV 39) - Naval Cruise Book

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HE'S OUT TO BUST THOSE DIALS The Great Lake's career has been a short one. However brief, there is no doubt that its career has been an important one, so far as naval ships go, so far as the U. S. Navy goes. The men of the 'Great Lake have a lot to be proud of. And its line record is largely due to the efiiciency and spirit of its 66Black Gang . A The Engineering Department began its life With a green crew, but its pride Wassuch as to compel it to iron out its rough spots and even- tually to become the c Blue Ribbonn team that exists today. We are proud of the Great Lake just as We are proud of the fact that our lads Mpoured the soup on down here in the engine room to conquer for her the title-Wllhe Fastest Ship To Cross The Atlantic Ocean . This is a ship's record-this is a HBlack Gangl, record. Editors, Notex , o The exact figures on Lake Champlain's speed record were as -follows: A DISTANCE OF 3360.3 NAUTICAL MILES AT AN AVERAGE SPEED OF 32.048 KNOTS.

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. L.S.O. GUIDING A CHICK I ON THE ELEVATOR

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HE'S OUT TO SEE THEY H DON'T BLOW UP THE SHIP WATCH OUR SMOKE SCREEN