Leyte (CVA 32) - Naval Cruise Book

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VVHETHER we are concerned with dro in 1 . . PP S we hook , taking a liberty boat from the ship to the beach, or the manning of a five-inch u f E g n or our own preserva- tion in the case ol an attack, the Second division is on hand to contribute its part of the maneuver. These are not the only details of their work, for they are responsi- ble for the rigging of a boat boom, maintenance of part of the ship's interior, and control of the peak tank which helps the ship keep on an even keel. Ensign Schultz, the division officer, his junior division ofhcers, ENS Bayliss and NES Wagle, CMC Shealy and Turner, BMI, direct and supervise the activities of this division of fifty-five men. Upper Left: Turning the 'Chain' against the pull of a fifteen-ton anchor is a back-breaking task. The sweat that drips from the backs ol these ten men give evidence ol one of the real jobs that no machine has been devised to replace-the anchor dolly. Upper Middle: Fat Boy Turner, BMI, complacently smokes his pipe with a satisfied look, watches the peons preparing to put on the stoppers, or pelican hooks, that will secure the tremendous weight of the chain and anchor. Upper Right: The Anchor Chain and a l nc ior get a stiff salt-water bath to insure that no mud is pulled from the ocean floor. This is a routine operation each time our anchor is h ' l ' d ' ' ' oistec an serves to protect these valuable links while at an anchorage. Lower Left: The Crew of the forward five-inch mo t' 1 l un s ets oose a salvo. Constant practice shooting at the towed gunnery sleeve keeps their shootin' eye at the peak of real efficiency. . Lower Middle: As the Chain is heaved in around the Wildcat it disa ears into the ch ' l k pp am oc er. These men are engaged in re- painting the worn markers on the links of chain, which are used as depth markers, before they disappear into the chain locker. Lower Right: Scharf, SN in chains heaving th l l l' , ,D e eac ine, a time-honored custom and means of obtaining the depth of the water. By the deep six, and fair water and a safe passage. '

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151- THE UTILITY DIVISION lends a hand to bring aboard oil or stores, drops the gangway, swings out a boat boom, and sets up the quarterdeck-and sweeps it down five times a day, fires the forward forties , helps run the liberty parties ashore Qwhen number three motor launch is not being cleaned by the side cleanersj. Ensigns Forehand and Kaufman with Simmons, BM1 and Price GMI provide the orders, and Bosn McNealy is to be found any day currying and chauffeuring the Captain's gig. Despite the variety of tasks to which they are assigned, they are never too busy to take time out and dig deep into their pockets to be among the leaders in contribut- ing to charitable causes. They are the Space-setters in their generous contributions. Upper Left: Dowd, SN, gives the quarterdeck a last-minute sweeping prior to the ship's anchorin and the settin f th h , g g o e watc on the quarterdeck. Xfvlfll this transformation it becomes one of the most active parts of the ship while at anchor. Upper Middle: A group of third division men on the steam winch prepare to lower the fender cluster by the starboard gangway. This serves to keep the boats from riding into the ship's sides. Upper Right: Ack-Ack Corner cuts loose with everything except the ship's spuds. These marksmen are bearing down on a radio- controlled drone which is being used for the forty mm. gunners' practice. Lower Left: Third Division Seaman Kroop carefullykflemishes the after steadying line on the Captain's gig. No sli shod seamanshi P P tolerated here, for these men are picked because of their skill in marlinspike seamanship. Lower Middle: The Captain's Gig, suspended from the after crane, is being gently lowered, taking care not to scratch its high gloss. Coxs'n McNeely judges the sea with a practiced eye, while Swanitz, MM2 Whitney, SN, and Kloppff, SN Hdffllfe their Work- Lower Right: A Cargo Net full of spuds comes over on a single house fall while. taking on. provisions alongside an AK in Naples, Italy. Members of the third division stand by to lend their expert handling while unloading the cargo net.