Lansing (DER 388) - Naval Cruise Book

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HOMEPORT - PEARL HARBOR Entering Channel Welcome Home Arizona Memorial 36

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IT ' S HARD TO BELIEVE, BUT i. During Wt)4, the LANSING Spent 191 days underway, while steaming 34,538 miles. 2. We spent a total of 28 hours in ports other than Pearl Harbor. 3. Due to operational commitments, scheduled trips to Nawiliwili, Kauai; Lahaina, Maui; Hilo, Hawaii and a proposed trip to Yokosuka, Japan; Hong Kong, B. C. C. ; Guam, and Midway were cancelled. 4. Of the 13 Officers and 140 men aboard for the Captain ' s first patrol in August, 19(33, only 3 Officers and 37 men made the ship ' s last picket in January, 1965. 5. During 1964, 96 men were trans-ferred from the LANSING, while 103 arrived on board. 6. Usage for 1964: a) We burned 766,130 gallons of diesel oil and used 19,272 gallons of lube oil. b) Our evaporators distilled 757,164 gallons of fresh water, and we received 979,061 gallons from the outside, making a total comsumption of water of 1,736,225 gallons. This averages out to approximately 32 gallons of fresh water daily per man. c) We spread 200 gallons of deck gray, 257 gals, of haze gray, 190 gals, of white, 152 gals, of red lead paint and 215 gals, of paint thinner. d) We scrubbed with 336 quarts of liquid detergent, 600 lbs. of borax soap, 1924 boxes of alkaline soap, and 2552 cans of scouring powder. e) We have worn out 100 paint brushes, 60 swabs, 96 brooms, and 80 hand sponges. f) We have used 68 bales of rags (3400 lbs. ) and 124 yards of canvas. g) We have kept the brightwork shining with 342 cans of metal polish. 7. Food consumption for 1964: a) Total money value of the food eaten by the crew $66,323. 16. b) Beef - 19,532 lbs. c) Potatoes - 31,820 lbs. d) Fresh eggs - 7,345 dozen. e) Fresh milk - 7,608 gallons. f) Coffee - 2,160 lbs. g) Sugar - 5,360 lbs. h) Apples - 4,024 lbs. 8. We had to file 27 CASREPS during the year. 9. We spent 67 days alongside the tender. 10. 148 Polywogs were initiated into the royal order of Shellbacks . HOMEWARD BOUND FROM HER LAST PATROL

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Land Aho ' ! After a long patrol at sea for twent ' -four or more days, witli no sight of land, the crew was always more than anxious when the Island of Oahu began to appear on the horizon. Picturesque with its high rugged mountain ranges, tall palm trees, and sandy beaches, the Island offered various forms of recreation for the weary sailors. A tour of die Island to discover the many scenic spots it has to offer, always provided an effective and interesting means of re- cuperating from the patrol. During such a trip, one might encounter such attractions as Waimea Falls, located far back up in the mountains . . . 37