Lexington (CVA 16) - Naval Cruise Book

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1 LCDR W.F. HAUSER LTJG P.M. BARBA IT FLOATS. And the men who keep it that way are the Damage Con- trolmen, Metalsmitlis, and Pipefitters of R Division. Responsible for keeping the shipis structure, piping, woodwork, and damage control fittings and equipment in good repair, these men are largely concerned with the overall problem of watertight integrity in its many and varied forms. The Metal Shop handles the coppersmithing, forging, and heat-treating of all metals used aboard the LEX, and is capable of taking care of anything from METALSMITH AND PIPEFITTER WORK ON BRAZING JOB a plugged commode to a remodeling job on a catwalk. Damage Controlmen maintain and operate the ship's fire-Hghting equip- ment and repair lockers, air-test watertight compartments, repair all hatches, doors, and scuttles, and have been known to crack' a safe or two. In addition, R Division personnel stand roving patrol watches, keeping a sharp lookout for fires, Hooding, and faulty or damaged valves and pipes. IN DAMAGE CONTROL CENTRAL, LUMINOUS CHART TELLS SHlP'S DRAFT AT A GLANCE.

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5 D.C. MEN REPAIR HATCH BY GR NDING METHOD. I A BELL RINGS, A LIGHT BLINKS, AND SOURCE OF TROUBIEII I I I ENS G.H. GROSS, JR. CWO4 D.M. HARLEY I ,Ag sa I 9 N 'W Ni HWS N Ay 5 s. N NOX il I I +--fmx :ix by Front Row EL Bryant MJ Hoemges HD M1115 MR Kuch HL . Mltcheu second Row LA Scherf GM Mluer Mc Frog? JM EIIJEQOIJIEWK R I He NJ' Minshew F' Mme EI Beau. I BG Cape CA Delone DL Rooker WR Boyd OSS 'E' Youmans R'M'Caf1'1g, J-R- Pattelson

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R Front Row: R. C. Morton, M. E. Schwald, R.F. Michaels, L. E. Taylor, T. Martinez, J.M. Reavis, T. P. Littlecreek, W, D, Cobb, R.B. Butler, E.M. Mitchell, Second Row: V.V. Thanas, L.V. Pond, W.H. Wilbanks, ER. Turner, C.A. Hedrick, P.H Millar, T.G. Sheppard, J.A.N. Esson, V.M. Delor, BQJ. Anderson. NO VANDAL, R Division carpenter smoothes out divots caused by errant tailhooks, will replace Worn teak timbers With new if necessary. T WELDER Wears protective gloves, mask, to Ward off ilying sparks, shield eyes from intense light. i l l r E i 1 r 142 I l