Lang (FF 1060) - Naval Cruise Book

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LTtljgl Richard B. ADCGCK From left to right, standing - MM2 Scott F. ROSS, FN Harry Ft. DOOL- Main Propulsion Assistant ING, MMFN Mark A. -FRYE, MMFA Michael E. TISCHER, MMFA Steven C. JACKMAN, MM3Leland H. CELESTRE, MMFN Joseph' F. MCALLlS- TER, MM3 Randall A. SIGNORE, MMFA Thomas J. YANISH, MMFA MERRITT, MMFA Jimmie L. IRWIN, MMFN Joe T. JONES, MMFN Robert M. TICHY, MMFA Jack D. DAVIDSON. Kneeling - MM1 Larry A. COF- FIN, MMC Glen E. BALDWIN, LTJG ADCOCK, MM1 David J. NUTTALL. DIVISIO The principles of naval propulsion plant engineering depend heavily on the con- version of steam to mechanical energy. This essential 'conversion falls within the scope of the Machinist s Mates of 'M Division Working in the hot and humid engineering spaces of auxiliary room number one and main control the MM s maintain and operate LANG S main engine turbine which drives the ship s 35 OOO shaft horsepower capable 15 foot diameter propeller LANG s ships service turbine generators able to light a small city with their power and the evaporators which provide vital feed water to steam our boilers and fresh water a precious commodity at sea They are also responsible for the various pumps condensers compressors and generators necessary for the efficient operation of the engineering plant and conduct extensive preventative maintenance on every system under their cogni zance Although their s is an often dirty job with little individual recognition each and every MM is proud to be called an engineer

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LT. MICHAEL J. DALEY ENGINEER GFFICER GI EERI The Engineering Department gets us where we have to go. Literally. These are the men who provide LANG with steam, electricity, air conditioning, fresh vvater, and other essential 'luxuries' They ensure the plumbing doesn't back up, the sound powered phones work, and the Captains gig engine will run. They light fires , fight fires, work late hours and love beer. These are the LANG ENGI- NEERS. Their dedication to the hot, humid, and demanding conditions and work that typities their profession enabled LANG to meet her many varied commit- ments during Westpac '79. The engineers who made this possible form the four divisions that make up Engineering Department. I knew that. . .5 f 16 il

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