Lexington (CV 16) - Naval Cruise Book

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' f tgyg d.. ! !- g:- fl g:.::-.1142-::.L:a ,.,,, ------ ----H I I Above, the Navigator lays out acourse. Below, the Quartermaster on the helm. At right, another Quartermaster shoots the sun, a claihz routine when weather permits. Navigation Division person- nel fix the ship is position, using a combination of traa'itional methods ancl the latest i'n electronic ai als to navigation. Navigation Department Utilizing everything from sextants to sight the stars and sun above, to modern navigational equipment such as the Dead Reckoning Tracer QDRTQ, the fathometer, radar and loran equip- ment, the Navigator and his staff insure Lexing- ton knows where she is, where she has been and where she is going. The quartermasters ofthe Navigation Depart- ment have many duties to perform, including the charting ofthe carrier's course, manning the spe- cial sea detail stations in the pilot house and in after steering, and maintaining an impressive list of Departmental publications. The latter-light lists, fathometer log, Loran log, Navigator's Work Book, navigational charts,Magnetic Com- pass Record, etc., must be unquestionably accu- rate, and the attention they require is time-con- suming. In addition, the Quartermaster-of-the Watch records every course and speed change made by CVS-16, thus maintaining a complete history of the vessells movement. The personnel of this Department pride them- selves on their knowledge of rules ofthe nautical road, correct procedures on the bridge, and the many honors and ceremonies appropriate for visiting dignitaries. They are an important part of Lexingtonis watch team, whether at sea or in port, and can always be depended upon to pro- vide complete and accurate information concern- ing these subjects.

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