Nicholas (DDE 449) - Naval Cruise Book

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FRONT ROW QL to RJ: M. R. George, J. H. Frobisher, Jr., C. P. Mitchell, W. W..Hilleger, K. R. Jenders, M. A. Deguzman, W- G. Pitts. L- Lo Horsford, H. W. Spade. MIDDLE ROW: Chief J. A. Fuhr, Chief W. H. Heyser, W. J. Crolick, D. S. McComas, J. J. Fulbright, T. L. Clayton, G. A. Wise, T. J. Morris, J. M. Horton, H. K. Browne, Ens. J. T. Barnowe, LTJG C. Oehler. BACK ROW: M. W. Boyden, T. B. Meronek, J. K. Touhsant, G. S. Phillips, A. A. Puig, M. D. Warren, R. E. Meyers, D. L. Browne. N. R. Freeman. R Division R Division is divided according to type of work into four gangs: Shipfitter, Electrical, Auxiliary Machinery, and Interior Commu- nications. Functionally they are independent of one another, but have in common the fact that their work takes them to all parts of the ship. The Shipfitter gang is re- sponsible for the hull and hull fittings, damage control functions, certain piping systems outside the main machinery spaces and for miscellaneous jobs which require welding, cutting, or sheet metal work. E gang and its electricians are responsible for the ship's electrical plant and wiring systems for power and lighting. A gang maintains and repairs auxiliary machinery such as air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, the emergency diesel and en- L gines for portable pumps and both boats, the J P-5 system and the laundry. The IC men have charge of the gyroscope and gyro re- peaters, the IMC, 17MC, and 21MC systemS. the sound powered phone network, and movies and projectors. No one complains of Wasting away in idleness. f l