Lexington (CVA 16) - Naval Cruise Book

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EXPERT HELMSMAN MANS WHEEL IN PILOT HOUSE IS FLANKED BY ENGINE-ORDER TELEGRAPH WATCH. SHOOTING THE STARS B DaWr1,sEarlyLight The primary responsibility of the Navigation Department is the determination of the ship's geographical position on the earth's surface. Despite such modern aids as radar, Loran, and the fathometer, much of the day-to-day routine is concerned with the fine art of celestial navigation, the age-old practice of establish- ing a relationship With the movement of the sun, moon, stars, and planets. A continuous plot is maintained in the chart house, and the ship's position may be accurately obtained at any time of the day or night. Highly qualified helmsmen and bridge Watch-standers give way to quartermasters when the ship is entering or leaving port, coming alongside other vessels, or during any occasion which requires a fine touch and a practiced eye. These same quartermasters are assigned the task of keeping the shipis log, a detailed history of any and all occurences aboard, and in the vicinity of, the ship, maintained twenty-four hours a day. Quartermasters are likewise accountable for winding the delicate chronometers, the correct rendition of morning and evening colors, and such important functions as the display of requisite in-port and running lights. ll-

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