Oriskany (CV 34) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1952 volume:

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EJACKETS OF T vU.S.S ORISK NY, WI-IO SUP- ' 0 QPORTED TI-IE N TED STATES C S OF FRIEND I ESS TOWARD D ALL NATION ND II.I.UIvIINA I- DEMOCRA ITS FULLES SENSE. DEIJIIIATIIIN Collecting firsts is fast becoming a habit of the USS ORISKANY. This claim is even more evident in the fact that the ORISKANY was the first aircraft carrier in the world to go Around the l-lorn. The ORISKANY was also the first naval vessel to navigate around the stormy cape since the submarine, USS SEA ROBIN, made the trip June l, IQ47, while on war training patrols. 'Rounding Cape l-lorn has always been a must on every sailor's list: for the old adage goes: A sailor isn't a 'salt' until he rounds the l-lorn . . . Assuming this to be true, the ORISKANY is manned by a salty crew. Never was a cruise so eagerly awaited as was the South American cruise by the officers and enlisted men of the ORISKANY. To most of the crew, the cruise provided a seldom offered opportunity to witness personally the fascinating and beautiful South American cities that most people become acquainted with only through movies and tourist advertisements. For the men of the ORISKANY three South American cities were no longer mean- ingless dots on a map in school geography books. The names Brazil, Chile, and Peru, took on a new significance . . . strange but friendly people, different traditions and customs, Old World beauty, and a chance for each member of the crew to strengthen good neighborly relationships with the Latin American people. The language was no barrier. What couldn't be said with words was easily dis- regarded, and a general understanding between the sailors and Latin Americans was attained by the trade-mark of Americans . . . a hearty handshalce and a ready grin. What other two facto-rs could do more to promote good-will between North and South America? The growing importance of unity binding the two continents of the Western Hem- isphere is obviously a must in view of the international strife which exists in the world today. The proximity of our two continents to each other also emphasizes the neces- sity of worlcing together in the common cause of Freedom. As in the past, when Teddy Roosevelt's Great White Fleet was given the taslc of cementing brotherhood between the United States and the rest of the world, the ORISKANY was selected to do a similar job in South America. That this taslc was completed successfully is evident from official and unofficial statements of the three countries which we visited. The ORISKANYS diplomats, minus sillc hats and lengthy oratory, accomplished this good-will mission with a minimum o-f formality. The Brazilians, Chileans, and Peruvians guided, advised, and befriended the ORISKANVS Ambassadors in Blue, creating acquaintances and memories that will last despite the dulling effects of Time and Distance. O Courtney Stands Captahn USN At IOZOO, July 23, l9S2, under ti warm sunny Califorriia sly, Captain Courtney Shands took command of the U.S.S. ORISKANY, mit-.r:-at member of the Pacific Fleet, which had just arrived in San Diego after her unprecedented trip around Cape Horn. Captain Shands was born on Dec. I, l905, in Ferguson, Missouri. He attended public schools in both Webstttr Groves and Kirltwood, Missouri. On July 2, l923, he entered the U. S, Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, as a midshipman, graduating and being commissioned as Ensign, June 2, l927. The next two years were spent capably performing his duties as line officer on bath battlcships and destroyers. ln l929 he entered Flight Training at Pensacola, Fla., and in Decem- ber of that year was designated as a qualified Naval Aviator. Subse- quently he served in the Pacific and Asiatic Fleets in aircraft carriers and cruisers, and as a flight instructor at Pensacola, Fla. During World War ll, Captain Shands was the commanding officer of thc Fighting Squadron 7, Fighting Squadron 7l, Fighting Squadron 72, and also served as Commander Air Group 7. During the relief of Malta and thc historic battle of the Solomons, he served aboard the carrier Wasp. ln the latter action hc was forced to iump into the sea, later being piclced up by a destroyer, as the mortally wounded carrier sanlc. He put in distinguished duty with the Ranger and Yorktown, also serving with the lst Marines at Guadalcanal. ln I944, Captain Shands became a member of the staff of Com- mander Air Force, Atlantic Fleet, and later Commander, Fleet Air Ouonset Point, Rhode Island. He was then transferred baclc to sea duty as the Commanding Officer of thc U.S.S. Talcanis Bay lCVE-89l in the Pacific Fleet. Following this duty he was appointed a member of the United States Strategic Bomb Survey in Japan, where he served until becoming a member of the Staff of the Commander in Chief of the Pacific Fleet. ln I948 he was appointed Chief of Staff, Carrier Division 3, in the Pacific Fleet. The U.S,S. Boxer was the flagship. ln I949, he was as- signed to duty as Fleet Air Operations Officer in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. He attended the National War College prior to taking command of the U.S.S. ORISKANY. Captain Shands is married, his wife residing at 507 N, Taylor Ave., Kirkwood, Mo. He has two children: a daughter, Mrs. Richard King Lane of Jacksonville, Illinois, and a son, Courtney Jr., who is attending Harvard University. He was awarded the Navy Cross in the battle of Guadalcanal where he shot down four enemy fighters and two bombers in 23 minutgg, HQ also has the following awards and citations: Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Air Medal, Presidential Unit Citation with Star, American Defense Service Medal with American Area Cam. paign Medal, European4African-Middle Eastern Area Campaign Medal with Two Stars, Asiatic-Pacific Area Campaign Medal with Three Stars World War Il Victory Medal, Navy Occupation Service Medal, I . U. lambrecht Captahu USN Commanding Officer Captain John Osgood Lambrecht, USN, came to the ORISKANY from the National War College in Washing- ton. Previously, he had had wide experience in highly responsible naval assignments. A member of the Annapolis Class' of l925, he first served in engineering and gunnery on the battleship Pennsylvania in Asiatic waters. ln l93O he toolc flight instruction at San Diego and Pensacola. By I934, Captain Lambrecht served as an instructor at Pensacola. After that he spent more than three years as an air officer in Asiatic waters. Just before Pearl Harbor, he went to Corpus Christi as Operations Officer. Leaving that assignment just after he made Captain in July, l943, he became Chief of Staff, ComCarDiv l l, Pacific Fleet. Then he was ordered to NAB Manus as Commandant. ln July, I945, he toolc command of the aircraft carrier MAKASSAR STRAIT. The next year he was assigned to OpNaV as Assistant Chief, Committees lAviationl, General Planning Group. ln February, l948, Captain Lambrecht joined the Staff, Commander in Chief, U. S. Atlantic Fleet, staying until August I95O. l-le was Assistant Chief for Plans and Assistant to the U. S. Representative to the North At- lantic Ocean Regional Group. From there he moved to the National War College before coming to the ORIS- KANY. Captain Lambrecht was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation while serving in the USS ESSEX as Chief of Staff for Commander Carrier Division ll, Pacific Fleet, the Bronze Star and commendation Ribbon while serving as Commander, Naval Air Base, Manus Island. Captain John O. Lambreeht malces his home at Clarlcs Valley, Dauphin, Pennsylvania. -5 4 ,-V Nm.. . K fl-ww - ' W V H,-3-L, E I lv 'I.l - ,-QD ,,,...a45 . , A H. ,.. .,., , ,,. A , . I ' ., J.. is., -, .. Us , , - Executive Otticer Upon the Oriskanyls arrival in San Diego, Commander Arthur T. Decker took over the duties ot Executive Otticer from CDR. James Mahan Wright. Commander Decker, tormerly the ship's Operations Otticer, graduated trom the Naval Academy with the class ot B5 and served with many responsible positions both on shore and at sea. The new Exec is no stranger to the Oriskany, having been aboard trom July, I95I, to January, I952. Following his tirst tour ot duty aboard the Oriskany, he served on the USS TICONDEROGA ICV-I4l, until he returned to the Big O on May I9th ot this year. During World War Il, Commander Decker earned the tollowing awards: the Distinguished Flying Cross with a gold star, the Bronze Star Medal with a combat the Air Medal with three gold stars, the Presidential Unit Citation with one bronze star, the Navy Unit Citation, the Racitic Theatre Ribbon I9 engagementsl, the Ameri- can Theatre Ribbon, the Pre-Pearl I-Iarbor Detense Ribbon with a bronze star, the WWII Victory Ribbon, the Euro- pean Occupation Ribbon, and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with two bronze stars. A tamily man, Commander Decker is married and has two children. I-Iis home is in Newport, Rhode Island. 31 Illlriqhst lhwnmanden USN Executive Officer CDR James Mahan Wright, USN, Executive Otticer ot the ORISKANY, was a specialist in Aviation Ordnance. I-Iis career in the Navy, atter graduating trom Annapolis in I934, trained him in armament, tactics, and tlying. Atter Annapolis, he spent three years in the Pacific learning the ropes as a young otticer aboard the battle- ship NEW YORK. In I937 the Navy trained him as a pilot at Pensacola. The next two years he spent as Gun- nery Otticer on the aircratt carrier RANGER, in the Ra- ctic. I-Ie took post-graduate work in Aviation Ordnance at Annapolis trom I94O to I942. Then he became Chiet, Guns and Mounts, Aviation Subsection at the Bureau ot Ordnance. In June, I943, he went to the South Pacitic as Gunnery and Tactics Otticer with Commander, Fleet Air. While on this assignment he made the rank ot COfTTfTTaFlClef. In July, I944, CDR Wright returned to San Diego as Gunnery and Tactical Otticer on the statt ot Com- mander, Fleet Air, West Coast. In July, I945, he was named Commander, Carrier Air Group BO. In the summer ot I946 he joined the Statt, ComCarDiv 5, where he served as Gunnery and as Operations Otticers until late in I947, when he was engaged as Operations Otticer, Statt, Carrier Division 3, in inter-type exercises. CDR Wright, in January, I948, became I-lead, Avi- ation Ordnance Branch, Fleet Maintenance Division, Bureau ot Ordnance. I-Ie came directly trom the Bureau ot Ordnance to the ORISKANY. vf 1 ,..'. , .'. --- - - my M1 - 1411 i ,- n A , 1:1---. I , -f' K I. , . -. . , I adv. Y,-, ..,-.' , , ','-3-. 'I Q ' 1. l.'-J .-f'. 4 .,.1 -111 'S .',- , . .1' --,J 1 1 41 ' 1 '. - s-'-,1 1 l.'.., , , . . . Y I ITE' Z11.-':- 1 -'.' 4' -f - x f 1-1? , 1, -. . - . 11 11 1 . fb 1. .',.- ' ' K i, ,. '4 -.1 1 . .. ' l .1 .11 1 ,1' 1 1 20-. .,-, 1 '. :.11.' .-. ' A .,, . .,. 1 .-I, 1 .1 5 1 - 'f,. 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'- A- A-A 1 iii 1 -W-ir-V I I Q ,- -lljrd 1 vu -. :EPZ . ff'-. Iv: I 1 ,F J .:l V 15 . 1-wr, Tl' , ' ' .. - . .1 S511-1 ' A , 1 , x iii? ,J 0 -if 3, :-IJ' 1 fi R Y. nf X x . Q x,,J '351L'F F1-fn.-,f '7'Rf'!j M: A I 55: +8 ' V g W -'lit' - z Wim, V f ,M-.s..:. +,.. Pr- pam-1 , -7. ,,o-,A .W , ,.f 5- Q, ,Q ,ll .pv ,M 42... 'ffm-f THE x BLOOD E 3 356,-,m TX Cl ' x A., ,N -A SSEL 'KQV V Urrskan s 2000th Blood Donor... WHS Robert IE. Peck, PFC, USIVIC The GRISKANYS entire stay in the New York area was characterized by the challenge which the crew ottered to the blood donors ot the Fleet, the City, and the Nation. l-li New Yorlc-Qrislrany Can Do IOOOX,-Can You? were the words tormed by the crew on the flight declc as the Big Q steamed into the world's busiest port. As promised, the QRISKANY did do IOOCYO in the American Red Cross Blood Drive, as well as every other charity campaign which was launched trom November l95I to May l952. This sequence is typical ot the I999 preceding. The feminine touch. Coffee stop--Hangar Bay I. TTT L i4i PS.jSiS 1235 ri' lim ii f i, 'YVL , f , , , , A s 1' 5 J if 'lf ln addition to the Blood Drive, the ORISKANYS crew aided many other organizations, including the March ot Dimes, Brooklyn Qrphans, and the Navy Reliet Society. Shortly atter the last line had secured the QRISKANY to the dock in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, the men were rolling up their sleeves to give blood. When New Yorks tamed Roxy Theater was inaugurating its Red Cross Blood Campaign, the management needed an exemplary group ot donors to get things going. They called on the Qriskany to help them out and 20 sailor-blood donors were on the stage tor the cam- paign's opening. During the six months the QBISKANY was in New York the crew gave so much blood that it gained the title Tha Blood Vessel. A tew days betore Christmas the QRISKANY gave a party tor a group ot Brooklyn orphans, which included a tour ot the ship, movies, dinner, and presents tor the children. Christmas and New Years leaves didn't keep the men trom remem- bering those who weren't so well ott as themselves. When ten young polio-stricken children came aboard the ship in January, they were pre- sented with a model ot the CRIS- KANY containing over 5,000 dimes which the crew had given to 'llhe March ot Dimes campaign. Aware that there are people in the naval service who are taced at times with tinancial ditticulty, the QRlSKANY'B sailors met and sur- passed a quota ot 50c per man in contributions to the Navy Relif: Society. so D X Okay! Now let me try it. ir- y, - - u 1 i h A boatload of happiness. W ere is it? rw Sify ,V Christmas dinner Oriskany Style. Another cause, another formation. ight life and Social Highlights llshare and board Annual Dance Ship's Smoker and Dance When they were not busy readying the ship The Sands Street Y.M.C.A., which was tre- ior sea, or giving time, blood and money to quented by many ot the crew while in Broolclyn, charity, the crew was entertained at dances, honored the QRISKANY by giving a combina- shows, and parties aboard ship and ashore. ln February the ship's an- Bottoms up. tion dance and smolcer in March. When the battling was over in the ring, the men nual dance was held at the Knights ot Columbus Ball- room near Prospect Parlc in Brooklyn. Tasty refreshments, a smooth dance band, and, above all, charming host- esses, contributed to the suc- cess ot the attair. I tr' f ,v , M. s., X13 2 if .X Q Yi' in Q. E N .If . tx ' s X , .ts 4 4 V , ,, -ng As, ,V ,.. M, ,, ' .,, 5 ,, ,, , .....-X , -, . 5' ' Ngff' cl' assumed milder personalities and used the rest ot their energies in tox-trots and jit- ter-bugging. The unusual min- gling ot tistic activities with those ot the teet made a hit with the men and their dates, making the evening a detinite success. -. 1 - X..' 1 Ship's party-Brooklyn. Commander Wright and guests. Orislcany sailors, civilian style. The ship was never like this. gfx 2-'Sea f L X T 2 'Ee ,R , ,. X! Captain Lambrecht extends congratulations to director Lucia Chase. Mary Ellen Moylan, prima ballerina, and Orislcany admirers Cheesecake on the flight cleclc. i ..-- -v. --- Romeo . . . Romeo, Wherefore art thou. . . . Three sailors on shore leave. l Ballet Theatre The much travelled, highly-ac- claimed Ballet Theatre group, which was about to open an en- gagement at the Warner Theatre in Manhattan, toolc time out trom their rehearsals to come aboard in mid- April. The ship enjoyed the Ballet + f li ffl ,i'r -2 Theatre so much that many ot the it In crew saw the show again at the War- ner Theater. The Ballet's appearance in the QRISKANY was given nation- wide coverage by the newspapers, radio, and television. USU Camp Shows Shortly betore the ship moved trom the yards in Broolclyn to those in Bayonne, NJ., the USO Camp Shows boarded the QRISKANY and provided the crew with laughs and enter- tainment tor almost two hours with a tirst rate, snappy revue. Gitted dancers, musicians, comedians, and a juggler won the unprompted applause ot the men throughout the show. At the conclusion, a dance was held on the hangar deck which was highlighted by the presentation ot a battle tlag ot the city ot New Yorlc to the Executive Qtticer, James Mahan Wright, by the Deputy Mayor ot New Yorlc. A perfect nightca p. Broadway Varieties Camp Shows Another entertaining evening was provided tor the crew by the Broadway Variety Camp Shows who brought their tashion models aboard in late March. Uriskany on Television The CRISKANY was also prominent in the television and radio world. LCDR Bangs appeared on the Armed Forces Pro- gram where he explained to emcee Ben Grauer how the tlight operations were accomplished on the ship. T Another First of The llriskan CDR. Depu 0 W in i I f .1 In Z gg ,4--fs We W Fashion models from the camp show. ,as 3:58 1 l 5, l Ao - l Stop-Loolc-Listen. LT K Gads, these new fashions eller frying 'co steal the show. '35 hfv Ii sm fq 5 vw , 7 N f' nl er f 2 f W f , f w Q Mx f . 4 w zz, f ff T W ,WW W f in 1, , f 1-:XX X xiw 5 1 f X ,NY X XL- -5 x if: QQX NQXfAxYm x K u Aa X 9 xv 4 ff, q . 5 11 '.' 7 2 1 .1 I I 'sp -. X I IIRISKANY VISITS IIS NIIIVIES KE V , n ,' f , , yy! g , y ,cf I l' i I I i CDR Wright accepting Masons sports trophy As the ORISKANY was being titted with the newest tighting equipment in the Brooklyn Navy Yard the upstate New York com munity atter which the ship was named invited Captain John C Lambrecht and a group ot otticers and enlisted men to visit QIQIS KANY NEW YORK the site ot an important Revolutionary War We will honor and cherish .... battle. At a luncheon in Mohawk, New York, in the vicinity ot the battle, the Captain was presented with a silver replica ot the monu- ment which stands on the tormer battleground. The visiting sailOfS and otticers were shown around the area and urged to revisit the town at their earliest opportunity. A tew weeks later, the ORISKANY sailors returned the taVOVS Ol the people ot Qriskany, New York, by inviting the latter to visit the ship. The two meetings cemented the bond ot triendship between the giant warship ORISKANY and the people ot the historical town. Qriskany, New York. Captain Lambrecht Edward Seelig and CDR Wright at Oriskany New York. Mx sit-3 , x .ame- 5.-i Map of the Oriskany battle Site Captain Lga?Eb!EpI2SanrdMCI3R W-righg aiiqtographing or e . cruise oo . I - - I 1 I - . I I ' . . l I i i i , I I . , . 5 ' . Q u : S -sg ' L m ,Nsqw...., ,, , I 2 X I X . I .sit-f' , Q 4? 3 ' Y C if Xi 1 int ' X i x , .K . , , -, SF? as .ss Ni ' X ffif 1 , .E I ,,ci,, V i be 'bk ,Q A-,cgkjwftgf tp. N 2.3 If w gtg, -.,L,. . K c,c, K 1 1' 5 . X C , Ip - J . ...H .. ii 1-has '..4 . - I ' r . F- A Pm irmoyaliori to Armed Forces recruiting wat, established in New Yorlc when the Qriglnariy played hosl lo 20 young women, all pro- PRUSPECTIVE W VES Skirts Ahoy .... That's quite a line, brother. A , A ' 1 1 X I , r ., 5. , ,rr. . ' wr- sf, N 1 , ' ,, ' - 0 i ' 0 K f-1' --5, Q 01 :fr -, X '-7-5. .',,..,,f-wf:ff'! A rf F7 J 1' ffl I .- . 4- V H 'cr eve. S if 'gif X e I' 2 y hge -re Prospeciive Waves from Newark, e X Ham., .Q . . - sg, ,. ,mam I M-1-,....,,,N fifffen r e r Q r r: I ., x. -fa if NJ, Well, where do we sign up? ,,.. u. r' V. Q il, if i ',W' There were many groups ot Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts' visiting the ship throughout our New Yorlr yard period. It was a great thrill tor most ot them to roam through Uncle Sam's newest aircratt carrier. Some ot these groups came great distances and their awe-struclc taces were reward enough tor their guides. Ice cream tor the weary. 5, Q , Cub Scouts take over. -OBIS' Ensign Franlc demonstrating eye splice to the Orislcany, N.Y,, school children. Gotta tell Mom about these new plates- l ' - 'I , fy, 9 fl X L , 'F X xi E f 1, g ,J ,,-,FY Y f r l t i xl L ,M jd ,du 1 4 H' y ' T , . 1 I f We'll be thinking of you back in Orislcany. Drydock sights NAVY LE GUE VISITORS 'f un if 0 Navy League-Flight deck parade. VW..---'u1,i - - Navy League Brass. 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Naval ships, the ORISKANY was the tirst air- cratt carrier to be so equipped permanently. An almost complete replace- ment ot the flight declc tollowed and other less revolutionary changes were seen. Two prom- inent changes were the re-loca- tion ot the crew's Barber Shop and the installation ot two I6O- gallon ice cream boxes in the galley. These changes, most ot which demanded intinite skill and de- votion to detail, were com- pleted in the allotted time and thus enabled the CRISKANY to sail tor South America and around Cape l-lorn with tittings equalling those on any other aircratt carrier in the Navy's powerful tleet. ,Y Interior decorating. y Q l .... 1 Q. Q Q L 3 , ' Q 1 A . 2 ' B SKETB ll Some ot ttie stalwart pertormers' on ttie Orislcany'5 clwampionstiip team were ENS. Bill Howell, who Once dribbled tor the Nittany Lions ot Penn State, ENS. Jim Osbourne, towering center who starred at Yale, and player-coacti LT. Bolo Howe, one-time Harvard pertormer, Rounding out ttre squad were Jerry Haas, Ray Sleepy Riviere, Joe Ruptalr, Herb Arnett, Jolnn Kane, Marv Motz, Joe Faye and R. L. Ttiornton. Prior to ttieir New Yorlq victories tlwe team was the uncontested Sixtti Fleet ctrampions witti a record ot 36 consecutive wins over Navy competition. Fleet Champions. Player-Coach LT Bob Howe. Jerry Haas, AN. Battle of the Coral Sea. Ray Skippy Revere-a sparkling performer. LTJG Jim Osborne former Yale star. .-gi., fs 535 'I 1 x 45 4 my gl . Z Y .1 Hr., 6, 5 5 rm G ,M r X. . X xx X x Q XX XX XXX X fxw D if 'T A: 1 5 , A ' A V x X N. , ,, K x Wx L-mm X. Sxxfbx .. 'U 'iw . q ' f r , , i ,il lti T Q ' ri l Wi vw, i if A Q Wie? , i T .gi Fixx , if, T f, 4 T af t-X l wx! 'ht . 1, l I x I . Li fr Tw--fa-.R 1 ,ff G tx I i fx X .I V, B 6 . i tv, I, X XXX S A if 7 ,' c N i r 1 5' l Xiikvx ' 91.74. .'4 AH I di ,xt I ', Y r ' if I X I 1 it Q f 1 xx z li Tlfijijd ii ii i is fit liff T23 1 . QL i , ir, 4 X, 41:4 'f' w ' U N... ..,-ffR:J' y KW ,x4'ff',,:,i. J.- i r . wif-2135 'W , '- Q - - ,fy Rtgktlttlt and EUXHNG The Oriskany athletic teams came home from Mediterranean waters with the Sixth Fleet champion- ship in basketball and also produced one of the fleet's outstanding boxing teams. The six-month period in the yards at New York was no reason to keep our teams inactiveg conse- quently, both squads encountered local competition and figuratively brought home the bacon. After mopping up the local field they sought further laurels by entering sec- tional and national competition. Cnce again, Oriskany sailors were proud of their teams. The Oriskany basketball team was one of the finest Naval teams that had been seen in the New York area for a long time. The team, undefeated in 36 games against Naval opposition in the Med, averaged over 80 points a game. Their opponents were limited to a mere 40 points-plus average. l-leight was one of their main assets, with every man on the starting five over six feet tall. Speed was accentuatd in the Oriskany's fast breaking style of play. The hoopsters' two defeats in New York came at the hands of Long Island University and the Third Naval District. Captain Lambrecht accepts boxing, award Daryle Reese getting set to go. May the best man win. Keep talking . . . l'll find you. Lowering the boom. Who waxed the canvas? Atter regular season play the baslcetball quintet went on to cop the Third Naval District championship, beating such top-notch teams as the Quonset Flyers, St. Albans and the Niagara Falls Naval Air Station. They also participated in the Newport All-Service and Northeastern All-Navy tournaments where they capably hon- ored themselves. The boxin a re ation was a boon to New Yorlc tistic 3 83 3 presentations. The mittmen played a stellar role in the annual Golden Gloves Tournament. Clarence Carter, Eddie Vargas and many others made an excellent showing. Carter went to the semi-tinals betore being torced to quit because ot a broken jaw. All Navy opposition succumbed to the Big 0 as well as all college opposition. Lilce the baslcetball team, the mitt- men ran away with the Third Naval District championships. Three men, Ed Vargas, George Sanders and Kenny Butler, were crowned champions. Diclc Donovan and Rudy Riviera were runner-ups. X .., st Ni -s ,Ax vs. Q. K-K NNN 4 7 4 mon . . . say Uncle. 1 sv A Pier 6 brawl. AW f 'I ,. 3 , - ,,:fiff v .. ' ',' - Here's mud in your eye, . . . A , D- X if ' iw X .-W? Lights Out. Next time, mind your own business. Target for Tonight , BDXING The boxing contingent was ably coached by LTJG. V. J. Carr and Al Petti, EMC. The squad was ot cham- pionship calibre and men like George Sanders, Ed Vargas and Kenny Butler were crowned champions. Dick Don- ovan and Rudy Riviera deserved to be titleholders, they had the heart and guts ot real champs. Clarence Carter, with less than a year's experience, went to the semi- tinals in the Golden Gloves. Red Monti, GM3, was another master ot the tistic ring. Frank Strick- land, Charlie Rodriquez, Anatolio l.abo, Bob Cannioto, Don Rortenza, Jimmy Moore and Kenny Lavine also competed under the Criskany colors. Probably the most one-sided meet ot all was when the Oriskany demol- ished CCNY's boxing team by win- ning tive ot the six bouts. ln every tournament they entered, the ring competitors shone. The Third Naval District championships were dominated by Oriskany personnel fighting to be crowned the best. lt was a team to be proud ot! The shy type. Just a little too eager Cn completion ot ttie yard overtiaul period, ttie QRISKANY was otlicially recommissioned to active Status on May l5, l952. Rear Admiral Roy T, Cow- drey, USN, Commander, New York Naval Stiipyard, read ttie orderg wlwicti placed tlwe slwip in tull commizeion at a ceremony on ttie tliglnt decln, At ttie same ceremony titteen ORIS' KANY sailors were honored by Captain Jotin Q. Lampreclnt tor outstanding per- tormance ot duty during tl'ie weela loe- ginning July 23, l95l, wlwile assisting in tlie emergency repairs ot ttie No. 3 auxiliary elevator mactiinery. William E. Derwin, lCC, USN, re- ceived an award tor proticiency in ai- euming ttie duties ot ttie Electrical Divif sion Station Qtticer and tl'ie Intercom- munications Station Ctiiet. The otliers receiving awardz were: Qellaera, l-l. E., Clwlvllvlq Cutting, C. E., Mglcp Glover, D, W., MSIcq Swat tord, W. l-l., MSlcy Floro, C. ld., MMXC: 't'4 'A .. 5 if ADM COWd'eY l 5PeCl5 the M5506 l'l0nOf Guard Arnetti receives basketball trophy r onroux, . 0 '4 8900 oo! s. at :l-.2 W .-.uxfg o cabo O 0 6.0 43859 -' 'x.'. 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The remaining time of our brief stay here was spent in visiting some of the well-known attractions in and around Norfolk and in enjoying Southern hospitality-which would also be the last state-side hospitality we would receive for the next few months, at least. The most memorable part of our stay was the last night, when Norfolk's Naval Air Station treated us to a performance by the NAS Varieties, a talented group of theatrically inclined sailors and Waves. lt was an evening of entertainment featuring soloist and group dancers and singers, very ably supported by the ship's band. They gave us a spirited send-off and we were indeed grateful for having the show on board. Also it gave us a chance to contribute to a worthy cause-Navy Relief. After this it would be strictly Samba and Tango rhythms we would hear. And by now we were looking forward to taking a few turns to them ourselves. Varieties curtain call. 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A! 00 5 -1- X If ff! ,ag A Z v ! ..i'ff:'Jl !x'.!7!:-115 I 7' If 'R .lllffx Q:1'.I,'f:'v7i ull-::P'. :?x.l. IJ . -.x tux lk I -H., -5' . f ,, if X r ' 'I .I 11 '- Tiigf L! 7 X! DRM NEAQ M nsmfn THAT TIME!!! UAN ANAMO B Y, C BA 1 The ORISKANYS tirst stop outside the United States was Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. After a halt year ot liberty in New York, the crew rolled up its sleeves and began to iron out the operational and technical wrinkles which re- sulted trom the inactivity ot the ORISKANY while the ship was in the New York and Bayonne, N.J., yards tor overhaul. .5 From sunrise to sunset the GRISKANY made training runs in Cuban waters, and every mecha- nism was tested and retested. General Quarters was sounded twice daily and battle conditions were simulated to train the crew to a peak ot etticient pertorm- ance. The llRed Rippersfl ot VF-I I, launched their Ban- shee jets, and the Anti-submarine Squadrons ot VS-32 tlew Avenger torpedo bombers during flight operations, which included dummy bombing and strating runs. The shipls batteries, which hadn't been tired tor eight months were manned for the most part by com- paratively new personnel who s ent man hours at 'fi ,a sw.. How much? ' ' 5-I- ' ami 1 r P Y their gun stations. The gunners soon learned how to X tire the ship's guns with precision and accuracy. At the end ot each working day, the crew relaxed over iitall-cool-ones swapping sea stories in the various clubs provided at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base. Ten days atter arrival in Cuba, the otticers and en- listed men ot the GRISKANY looked torward eagerly to their tirst South American Port ot Call-Rio de Janeiro. Propaganda .... I I . ,,,.M.,,,,, ,Q sir 'Y rx 2 . Where do we go from here? f rri,5' ,IHQHF A ik Y i f i 'll YC' 1 4 r i ru L. , lr , r fi , WZ' f Yzkf' fr 1 ,, ,.,,, , f ,. , ' ix l i l TBM Avenger iaking off. ff 4, 1' 211, V im McDonnell Banshee jet landing. 1 Last-minute check before takeoff! The Red Rippers of VF-II come home. it 'r ? CRUSSING THE EOUATOR FIPST ffvfrm rm Pozzrwoeff - 'la fzfim T0,Qff 5 M 0 ' O -QQ...-....-4 -iii'-, , if Q-ALWV ' .k -,ff',.. , E mx - , I v - Q ' .xx f N . . . - ' xf' O ffl !1 , I ' 9 zmzf:,,':f Q? ' QT T xx 14 ,K . li J K xl M fi 1.11 ' J 5, 6 I' O00 Q C ' M I Q I OOQO fig Y ., lg GO OJ, 5111- Q . 1 Qgj , is 17' ' WW - X ff yi-7, ' X 2 Z1 ' A' 'l'- 'Xt' W 5 - aff fm ' 'ff f I 4 Eqrf k' ' fu -ff fpp EE- 6 Q, 3 ? f , W- . 5 4 ff' Q 42 Q, ' f N IQ YA' QQff?'fi- XX HIM , 'ff:f,ffifg X N X '4 X H TM X 40' X A iw Lili, 1' - , sQ 1 -F-I lzi k S ,gy Yu ' J' A ur . 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But later that atternoon there were plenty ot newly-initiated Shellbacks who will now tell you that they would have preterred a 4 The King and his Hcutthroats .xv Sacriticial offering: one Pollywog. r f,-f .gig E fi cooling dip in the ocean to the paces they were put through on the flight deck. The ship's Rollywogs got a taste ot what the initiation would be like when members ot the Royal Family were piped aboard on June I3. Bowing and chanting, on their hands and knees like Mo- hammedans, the Rollywogs were given stitt whacks on their atter ends to let them know that King Neptune meant business. Captain Lambrecht, already a member ot the Shellback So- ciety, welcomed his Royal brethren aboard and stated that he hoped the QRISKANYS current mass ot Pollywogs would be ini- tiated in much the sarne manner that he himselt was. I couldn't sit down tor a week, the Captain was heard to say. It is reason- ably sate to say that there are quite a tew men who know now exactly how the Captain telt. Division atter division the Pollywogs came. Atter they had crawled around two-thirds ot the tlight deck, the Pollywogs were paraded betore the Royal Family and were allowed to kiss the Royal Baby. Following the judgment by the Royal Family, the initiates were subjected to severe running ot the gauntlet and tinally a dunking in the canvas tub which was set up on the No. 3 elevator. Those Pollywogs who were classified as Special Cases! be- cause ot some insubordination to Shellbacks were given extra treatment which made it necessary tor most ot them to eat stand- ing up tor the rest ot the cruise to Rio. As the Jolly Roger was lowered and the ORISKANY pulled away trom the Equator, King Neptune and his Court plunged back into the sea to await the next unsuspecting ship to enter the Royal Domain. -,Www Pollywog pilots dressed tor the lrill. lsn't there any way wc can get out ot this? V I , , s.x.kY.-R' 1 il I. Just as you ordered, sir. f A I Just you wait till this thing's all over r' .Mk ff ,MwA,,,,wf' if ' f I 4' W i, f d, , A ff LMKK Q Q, Shellback chiefs watching the birdie. - Q 'H ..--H Ship's journalist submits bum dope report for review. l.et's get hot on that broom, Chief. More bread, Waiter. ff' ff' Two or three more drops, Chief? N ilu-ni...,.,, ,. ,,' ,. I -Q Lb 4 : I A f W The fate of a Poliywog who revolied. Chiefs utilize cheap Pollywog labor during mess hours. N:-LU' Y 5- ,0 X A--:Pwr 1 ... I 4 1 f ff! 's K I EI 1 Q-- -A ..... -.... .-...., I .lin ' W ,.'f,J gi -Q, is-1 Scullery Maid. X , Someone to watch over me. iv '. In - ' I Nh, 9 A X5-Q-F fm 1 H-M ANA xx 'H W . ff MS fr ,. M.. ..... W ,. , .. ,im hx M 3 x ex Q X Q Y X X X X x - X X , X Swx :tx Xxkx xxm X x X 3 Whafu,Characiers. S5 J. ,ug JA fin., S+ l:x1:'3G, ' - , -,gf 1 J xi ia X. X- A N A S Q X' X ' 1 x x C' X' x Q x S S - K u X g x N ,XL A Y .V I K 5 . 5 X1 -- A ' - 1 u, , fy j xx , -' gf ' V . Q u f Q , 2 N. x s g Q ii ' up .. if u W., K K Ei i Q: AN ' Qkiv k 1 S X X tui xi-ii, ,X , , R. n M -, 53? 'A Xi SP E. -4...-N '- Q' --v , 'fs ' 'HLA X Through a thousand Campaigns. Fit for a King. lu ll Q OH we go into H12 wild blue. . Gentlemen . . . Be seated. . .. Forward . . . March. . .. ,N 'ft' 'fd' 'A Ai ., ..... ,,,f -1 ,f 'i ' - . M ,UI r in-4 A Dlx 5 Va' L Q u.. , if 5 A A . h ri. , Hvhkh a so 3 ea Alls well that ends W H 9 . f 'SUY5 Q .- ..J 3 Q X Oriskany band on parade. Those awful MAA'S. one , KX., My 1 Y POLL! Fi I rv! - MENS Nothing is 'coo good for a Shellback I Formidable looking, aren't they? ,RSX I f V., V I ,fe , u, 4 Wu- f w,.,-,LX , jx 's H T U hi, x ,- , L X .I x - , . ' I ' 4 .f Z X . . 1 ' ! eff, g g ffm? . X m la ' g ' 1-7: 1 Q . ! A 5 - J - T , f g, E .1 ,' 'X F X ,' fwf , . t JY. 1 ' Ci- , I 1 VW For a more glamorous figure .... Le'c's keep it clean. ., Whither goest thou? Dtucs on parade Where's the axe? -A A , s . I'Il never smile again, Who hit that sour note? Z' Z' v '29 ul' ' ' The Jolly Roger iwo-bloclcecl on the port truck. Captain Lambrecht welcomes King Neptune aboard. l'4,n'. , f W 4 ww-' 4' I 1 . if f, f .. , ' , W f an Q 5 .ff - f 4 -5 of K mi ks 3 wi' if w X j 1 ie 7 N' i X Q-Winn, S 5 s '1 X l fi. Captam Lambrecht approves of Kung Neptunes speech Q , Q A fig-rid :Q f?-,V L fwf. ' Lf. f .M 3? 6' I ,ff ,fl ,JJ wg, fy 4. fy, fwa, ff , 1 f V, f 2 5 1 I 1 1 ' x A 2 ,, I , Y I, f ' ,1 V X , 2, , , ' ,, 4' 1 X , J-,V ' X Z u X -1 - ,,., V, C fi, n I , M f E. , f .f e. . 1 4 I wkify f ' I I' L' , ly y ff The Royal Family in all iks splendor. I an 1 if lllll Q i a fl ii 5 s.. - 1 lf X 1 Q xi?-G XX i 2 X a - XE as' i A . ' is ' r 4k 1 x gli.-XX-is 9. Rf Q i YP a a Nix f V ix 'll 'K I ' 1 fi- f , K 5 . I , ,f.1W ?'! ' ' ' f ' ,a 1, X I N Y VNV W , J f' 7 1 ' X, X, ,, 7 Q , jg sxf, , A I izf The Royal Baby sirilces a dainiy pose. King Neptune and his charming Queen amused by the slaughter A3 5 t, if Ai 5 -,4,.4--- -..----,,.---ff-fugvmrxxxzraizm :ac 'lnrtbtlpgy S 0i3lf9 ' Heading for the Fast round-up? 'L fxfl sigma s iii Q Cleansing the slimy polliwogs of their offenses against the Royal Domain. mfg, A it t Pretty big for a squirt gun. Don't shoot till you see the whites of their Scivvies. .Q i 9 First lnning. M M W Wg, If f ,ff ff 1,4 ,M f 427' ,Qi ,Mt yy!!! 1 ,fu ff,, f ,, , f W fm ,W 1' ,M f ,, V, ,J ff ,f ff-,VI ,Lf 'V W M' y' ,f , Vf,WfZV,,,Vw, flfylf, f , , ,, , 1 M , C' f' XM W ,, f , ff , ff ,f , W ,f X ff ,W f , 4 i 'R iv 4. hvhi . Leading Pollywogs to the slaughter The Royal Baby is waiting. .ug 6 ...- Q My aching bones! 1 r o , 5. .f 'M Ta, , NJ: J I ,V,2g,,,, U' cq ' J .v ,J 4. f ,fro J f-2' ':. X . ,eh-: ' su Y xv ' ' ' f ,2f,A, ', , 9 Q. , f ,z,,t,,,tA rig '-s xg is. All Pollywogs were 'Found guilty by the Royal Court. r X ks Judging the masses. Q 'is- l'm innocent, your Honor. , I 'Q' Lbs - K '..' - 'N-3. K L ....t Z HX . .ggi .V 0 .. K s. gm Q at M ' ' ' . A special case winces as he hears his senience. J Commanders Yffrrghi, Letk and Barras are brought before the Court , Q Q 'tb Passing fhrough 'che Royal saloon Pi'cch shampoo. ffl... Af ,I 5 'Wi Commander Wrrghf and 'cne pause 'thai dlclni refresh 96 N. Ye Royal Bartender helps a Pollywog finish his clrinlil I I ,M X, f y it r ff, ' N., U ' 1 H41 ' 4 1 hw im' fl V . D or1'f A, Kmti i Cep the Ueen waitin sf J Q is ,QF Cuddle up a little closer. we Y 1 sl' ' i , 5 Y ', l li! gig. I The Royal Princess extends a shapely toe to a hesitant suitor. All Pollywogs were very affectionate to the Royal Baby lifi -- -an A 'A tl-... Q AN,-,Dk 9 9 XX gg A. x V4 W X... ' I awww .emmk br-nkjtm gg .K N- 4' 1 f4iff.fag,g,W 3 ,124 Q vm QP, ,ggi .. ... 4.., sf gg. - ' QI fm-.Ain , 'aff , , ,, 4 aux '92 V This Pollywog was too fast for the camera, but the Shellbacks got him. -if .Qr Callmg Dr. Kuldare N? .r Y-lla X A53 F 'F1Y , .E x P' 15. ,gsf Yea Vw 'ir -J- x . 4 f 4 4. a wc J E O 1. ai of ,Q W. 1.6 e Q. -y, Y. '. 1' f va- a . 1 ,ct .1- an my , -. eg J. ,K 4:1 ,4 VJ. ji K I fd A . - Q , up on ll , PI 4 ll TD . , . 0 Batting practice. Two special cases Jw 'lla 'Lie ' 4 and i1:'s noi even Saiurclay night. . ' fzixf' ,47f1Q.,g'W,Qfff-My Entering the chuie of mysiery. 9-vu Q F 5 Operaiion dunk water. V E .qv W . -x -n. . Q - N Initiation for man and beast. -. .g.i ,4n' -an A-1 ...N ,yn 1 fy n, .la . Nc- f us- 'ff-a,,, ,A 1, 'W-0 'Q if JM, 2 . . J' V- 1 VV 8 The A, A . Q ,f 1 ,ex tina est 525' fm U 4 7.04 G ff PM 4 92 ., if i betore ,f- A, I .. , A fx- A 4- 1' ,,,,, M Pollywog becomes a Shellback. ,fi i 5 -QRVT' I Y X Like squeezing a tube of tooth paste. 'UE Schotzi the Shellbacicf' Hey, whaddaya think I am, a class B tire The Chaplain, the Exec and the Dentist-saturated Shellbacks. ?? BRAZIL I E- - I ' ll'- 0 X 1 iv A 4- JJJ f f f7 XA! fx 6 F 1 - fx ' Q i X! if f a 0 0,9 0 Q 0,..1,,2 I ' , ,.L A f Q 1-. ul: 1 wr K, gy f f' og' J J' F ff 5 fm ' 1 A Ay.. J wx 'i '.'f' 5 I I - nb xy 2,211-Y,-5 .fm ' 1 ' 0. LIU: -1. ,xg ., 1 -3 3 . X .. at f K fx- . . -. ..' x ak ai- . .J v t P1 1 p - - ' ' - , -vi ff- w , ,-. ' .ss Q' -' 'N 5 A f N mi lf! jf' A J , if - A 5 Sl J W 'K Qk-'. 17.2 x , f . f'- I J QA '5 f,0,wg..c5Q-jN,s N- N , ,I X . HE ' . . ' gba ' 'N-lfgi, - x' Q t I , -f -aces 1 5 - ' 0 Q 2-f . f .- C., -, I--,I .':,,',' x x X i f 4 V 4 1. 1 . '- - K! A ,F 'ex' 'f. l.l Qjfw W. , - 1 -, , Af 3' MIEVA' -' 1 W2 1 , 1 ' 45,0 fl .,'l x ' 1 K J' ' , A xft ' A ' l' .15 A I. - ' ' '.' ', K -r ,Q f -- '- , H-12.-,X j',f:-th' 35 fi '-J., I E, , f1 5?s- W QW V056 ! ', 5. 'fi ,' 4 X -5 1 I in K, ' V Lf -H 'Q .Ala K Q , 6 ,S -, If J .' - 'egg .Z-.,.,. -- . Q l I I-I -'Z-. - ..., I ' -af 'U ,, .,-f.:::-:::ff i5J 5-Z K , qlI'l .fi':'f, .9,-7 IW. In Q W E M, J ff f .mx M j i A lfj-f' N 'z ka , fjf N ,fjiz Vw . Q14 K ' ' W fi f 0 fgja gif? L KL Q! ,- 1 , pl ff-,ff f' 2 1.411 ff! jj I 'J EJ? ff gy!! 4fQ5 ffa z ' 5471,- ' '2f4Q, lfzfjjgii 5151910 'Q ' 4QfC aff fx f.f!.7!5 9 ,Sfpfff VENf,Q I xii SMH 5+-r ' x U vb L Q X .s:,,,. E . H io xx' .1 X A Klw if 'W 'i A Q . a A ,W . 1 Q.: . 1 'm,. . Q f Close to the Sea, By the Mountains Under a Bright Sun, Rin de Janeiro Americans do everything in a big way .... This sentiment was expressed by a Brazilian Embassy worker. She was reterring to the QRISKANYS arrival in Rio de Janeiro on .iune I9, I952. As the ORISKANY steamed slowly into the beautitul harbor ot Rio, the ship's big guns sounded a sys- tematic 2l-gun salute to Brazil and concluded with a I7-gun salute to President Getulio Vargas. Then, trom a shore battery, Brazilian guns answered our greetings with a Zi-gun salute. Two great nations were express- ing a warm, friendly greeting as the big guns echoed in detiance ot the early morning stillness. Thus, atter ten long days ot vigorous training in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, the otticers and enlisted men ot the OWSKANY were ready tor tour days crammed with excitement-excitement highlighted by sightseeing in a beautitul city, to be wined, dined, and entertained by a warm, energetic, colortul people. There upon the highest point in the city stood the towering statue ot Christ the Redeemer, l-lis out- stretched arms portraying a majestic and untorgettable-welcome. Gigantic Christ ot Corcovadou loolcs down on the entire city ot Rio de Janeiro. Wx sw 3 JI? E2 X , X -4- 1 uv O3 ,, In ' 1 if f zr r 'f . , , 7' ' 4 Qs - r X s Xafv Copacabana Beach-the Playground of the Americas. . V5 ,,f 'P1Q , isis-:ff R, 1' 1 it Rio-Sugar Loaf-the sea ,M.,,,. i i l Walking ttirougti ttie ditterent parts ot tl'ie city, sailors saw the magnificent Copacabana Beacti, tlwe tamed Sugar Loaf Mountain, the cel- ebrated mosaic sidewalks, wide streets split by islands ot palm trees, and a general blending ot ttie artistry ot man and nature. .25 1 is. S f X 'fe fr! American and Brazflian officials salulze Presideni Vargas. Apart lrorn the lriendly interrningling ol Americans and Brazilians aslwore, olrficial lriendslfiips were made when Brazilian President, Dr. Getulio Vargas, and a group ol lwiglw-ranlcing Naval officers came aboard to witness an impressive parade of Naval Air rniglwt in a tliree-liour long Air Snow. 'W'fPk 'Z'f7' ff? WT 'QL gyrgfvf , V, :ws V F 4 1 i,ra i . I lc 'A+' V .M i i .4 1-' 1 r Capt Lambrechi welcomes Pres. Vargas aboard. l President Vargas inspects ihe sl1ip's Marines. ....,.....,.,.,f..,.v,s i f, ' f ' 1 The Presideni's party seems amused as they pause in their inspection of the flight deck. All engines, 'Full speed -with the President on the bridge. X :Lf Q Q 41 mxxkm Q5 mswnr X up 'IJ' ,. 4 TAXI I I O, H , Discussing Naval affairs fy' The Orislcany's Ambassadors in Blue headed for their first liberty in Rio. Shutterbugs getting a 'Focus on one ot Rio's many churches. The result. ., ' , ,-e,..N ,. VlX+'-4 .Xp-., 1 I wiht' -- V nu Q ,,: V Q -fQ'1:. i X ,KMA ,,..-.M.-.. 3 J-Vg Q , I 5, . L- .-B i ' Q rf i . U ' '- x u .,.. ,V .y . K W if Z--'f ','i A ., X! ' , N V TiTNiii Bluejaclcets ot today relax 'F Fl beneath the sailor of the past. vllqlm 'ill Simon Bolivar-the George Washington of South America. i l tg, 4 e 1 i l 1 , E4 358 1 ,, 1 as xr, '.J ,H-Ah' D ww n , gl lx'-Q F- '? f What we couldrft buy, we photographed. 'V' Helicop'ce:r's eye view of Guanabara Bay and harbor Halfway up Sugar Loaf. k 1 ,K 5,1 V- ,N You iake my picture and l'll fake yours. Bur I ordered Pabst Blue Ribbon .... ,f Q ' ,,v: , , J A ' Av 1.-4 J . N... , . 4 M If A And up there is where the pilot sits. Brazilian Naval officers in the making. A chief-to-chief tall: about TBM's wx C 'w- ia' 11.3 QR. i iff db bf .lktjxw QR Y .1 XY his 5 5 xt, 4 lm, e an :Ml fr !...uLsJF il- SS--of any i X iff Brazilian Marines all eyes and ears. Maybe he'lI ship over. 3 V I Hi -ktii-any I , 0 .ti ' n 0.- 1231: -' 4 X J WHO ffv BL ffzff .mm H CHAWEQ DOEJN7 0011 9 r ll i I an il :lx g A 4? n. lx f ,- ' 'MJ 5 I ,. ' H' ' ' W1 ' Ill' Ill -0' ' ' up Tis ' xg ,M P J. , . M . , is X 1. ..,- ' ,.....---'- 4 ' ' ' QW, '. - Wx Q p n , - . - 1 .1 n P I . ' 1 . Hi . . 1 M f f .' ' ' 1 1 ' n - I ' 4 i o I 1 K H GM! f ii ! Q l ' 1 't ' az , 2 f 515 111111 L ll H All hands keep clear of the tlight deck and catwalks. CAPE At sunrise Sunday, June 29, l952, atter twenty-tour hours ot buck- ing some ot the worst swells and gales the South Atlantic could otter, the ORISKANY became the tirst aircratt carrier in history to go around Cape Horn. As the l39l-toot peak ot the l-lorn came into view, the sea suddenly calmed and the sky was light with a spectacularly beautitul winter sunrise. Chaplain R. K. Wilson, in divine services that historic Sunday, remarked: lt is probably the most beautitul sight that any ot us will ever see. ln contrast to the beauty ot the sunrise, the regions ot Cape l-lorn appeared barren and liteless, and on gray mountains the sun caught the sparkle ot snow-capped peaks. l-lere was Nature at its best! The Cape l-lorn region is so stormy that Rounding the l-torn has always been dreaded by sailors. It a sailor makes this trip, he is said to have taced the worst danger ottered by the sea. Most ot the shipping that once went around the l-lorn now goes through the Panama Canal. HUR History books note that Cape l lorn was an ancient trade route used by merchants in their conquest tor the riches ot the East lndies. Ferdinand Magellan tirst attempted the trip August IG, l5l9, with a tleet ot tive ships. l-lis ettorts, however, were thwarted by stark cold, lack ot tood, and a rebellious and frightened crew. l-lis dreams ot rounding the l-lorn were dashed and he was torced, out ot a desperate ettort tor survival, to seek a sater and quicker route to the East lndies and the tortunes he thought awaited him there. February 20, l52I, Magellan entered the barren reaches ot the rugged straits and thus reached the Pacitic Ocean. Magellan may not have tound the tortunes he was seeking, but he did, nevertheless, achieve his secondary goal-tame! When Cape l-lorn had taded to a dot on the horizon, the sea resumed its stormy resistance, and tor two days the ORISKANY tossed like a matchbox on the heavy Pacitic swells. 1 We dip into a ground swell ai Cape Horn f X Cape Horn and ierrain. Cabello de Homo-up close. Oriskany and Cabello de Homo. 1870101 5,1 2 f .V V X fm Wffkffff f Y The Horn as we saw it from the ship. Wave action damage to bow. Its rougher than It looks. ,. A 1, 'Q Waves and foam. 4' r we-f ...S flfgywg I ch? RUS RIM E WQQM U MSS KEUQUSKAWY OUR CAPE HURN FLAG The facts were there. l-lere we were, the first aircraft carrier in history to go around Cape l-lorn. To all of us it was a distinct honor, but to Chief Moneyhun the feeling went a little further. It aroused in him an inspiration. Why not malce a flag to commemorate the event? I-le carefully made a drawing of a little picture that kept roll- ing around in his mind and submitted it to Cap- tain Lambrecht, who indorsed it enthusiastically. The wheels were starting to move and soon the dream became a reality. The Cape l-lorn flag was born. lt has no equal in any ship in the Navy. It is original, and it's ours. We are out to tell the world with this symbol fluttering in the breeze- that we are the first. VALPARAISU, CHILE rs' FWS 'Q ' x F '6x- Cl ' ' A q 4 I x IL E A' V' ' -f A I . Q , 4 mf .,, A CD 1 Y 3'5 ff 4 I P A 1 A Tlx l fL V 'V My ' X ' 44 . L sf 4 . Y 4' jizz! if , . Y Q 'I' ' .' . ' ' , 'LFP' '51 . V l V Q It I rf 'gill , IM 'ff . ff - X 1 ' ffff W 1 .P .X --0 ' ' 4,-.l?',' V512 I ,-Q2 '- fi W K S: ,SE A rx F I f gL5Jf2Tff - f' f- f- X I: rx .- f ...... Ns - f- A rx f- fff ' . f ,Qi5f?kg'?5S15fd , its! Zi A A f- fx ' ' . i W! . ' ' P P nh r' 12 3351 s ' r- P A ' 4, .,,. 3 , ,,....... maxi' tl, fs P 0 C- . , ,. gfffWa'kg,A 'rafq' 1' A A ,. D , 1 ' W ff, 'aaqyilpl fx Afsr 4 .1- Q-'1 A ,g. - ' 'tktxflq X A 1 5 , Q Q53 - - 'nl X 'P fi' ' fr-1, f . . ' ,ff I:-'wif- -Y mf'-f 'FLA' , 5 '-f gwif' V. f P ' V TIA., Ji- I. 91l l'g, -42. f ti f - IZA ALL IDID WHS DROP MV CIGHRDETTES 0 f,4 , , 1 'if fff,,ff i QNX ,V .5 .ry ,gm Q-fig fa . fa' y f sr. ? 4 ,, .'7X f , MQW 2 pl-,yy I ' . ww 'f 1 nf- -1, '- g .ff ,f,,1fJq,'f , U ,, ,-,Q-,affdxn Q , ,, ff,4uf,'-W 1' f rv ,xf 4 fa., ' 4 f f L w .,. n 1 J, ,,v 'QFKW . ,QW x 'fhof I A M7 5 ' gg.333mg553 X A, V TQ - f, F V 'Z JYL Y B +f'3f3a.f iffKff':'3'iP94 . 'Y Y wi-.'. ' V .ff - if,'..'T8. 11:5 gi' .a Fleet Landing, Valparaiso, Chile. l'? '1'1 222 1 3 3-5' 'rn fi QM 'Qlx Wt 'WIDDM .K j 1 .. - 'Q ' i aigiii l i n b Slwestring liepiiiligilie .. hi e After setting a precedent by becoming the first carrier in history to 'Round Cape l-lorn, the CRISKANY was tollowed right into the harbor at Valparaiso, Chile, by the angry waters ot the Pacific which had been battering the ship tor tour days. The sailors were greeted by hundreds ot triend- ly Chileans who were ready to show the men that Chile was not to be outdone in matters ot hos- pitality. Many ot the crew had personal guides from the city. The guides were not commercial money seekers . . . just good-natured people who wanted to do a tavor tor their North American neighbors. ' 7'E'VF'll ti, fffifzif 27,1 1, sf, ,jffgh fy! How you say . . . 7 Buyers' Mari. Souvenirs-Getcher souvenirs here. Bringing home fhe bacon. Mule Train , .,,, 4472 ,,, , , Q2 :Lg 4 f' fri. ,. ,W 1 Q, iii i Valparaiso, the city of hills. Thanksgiving down here too? W --fs, 4.4-...ing il!! Q, , I .ggmiqyg A , ,M W, The renowned Vina Del Mar. J View of Valparaiso and the surrounding countryside. The gradual ascent ot the entire port began at the very watertront and ended at a point some l,4OO feet above sea-level. The trip from the lower sections ot the city to the upper was made in unique elevator rai cars. Situated at one end ot the city was the picturesque Vina del Mar resort area, where many ot the CRISKANVS crewmen and otticers Spent their time sightseeing. 'D 'L,'L.'l of 1 f 1 Famous Casino of Chile. One of the quaint resort buildings ID check-no Chilean sailor here. No rest for the weary. The second day in the Chilean seaport tound a number ot the crew, who had gone on liberty earlier in the day, stranded on the boat landing. Extremely tur- bulent waters torbade sending any small cratt trom the ship to the shore. For two tull days the marooned sailors shuddered, dranlc cottee, and smoked cig- arettes while waiting tor a return boat. When the calm finally came, the marooned were res- cued and another liberty party went ashore. -1 5. l Exasperation of liberty. I I s 1 ,,+vf:. A 4 Tired boat crews relax. 5-minute break in a rugged day's wor On the spot Chulean broadcast from the Orrskany '. President Vivela ot Chile and a group ot high-ranlcing Chilean otticials tools a tour ot the QRlSKAlNlY which was conducted tor them by Captain J Q Lambrecht and a number ot the ship's otticers. Later in the day the ship .was made accessible to the citizens ot Valparaiso, who were also deep- ly and tavorably impressed, as reported by the local press. --., la BEWARF Looks like a pretty good discussion. ug?- CDR Macri greets President Vivela ot Chile. P -2, fx -8. President Vivela and Captain Lambrecht on tour ot the flight declc. l LT Benitez and Captain Lambrecht explain i the use ot the barrier to President Vivela. l Lolo Achunda, Radio Chile represen- tative, brought his tape recorder aboard and recorded Captain l.ar'nbrecht's good will mes- sage to the Chilean peo- ple. The tape was na- tionally broadcast at 2000 the sarne eve- ning. is Captain Lambrecht spealring .... 111 Chilean Cavalry Officers talking with LT l-larbolis Radio Chie announces l l S Ferrying visitors to the Orislcany. l Chilean visitors' invasion. The last day in Valparaiso was never to be forgotten by the watch. l-lundreds ot Chi- l' leans coming from as tar as Santiago swarmed aboard and tinally presented a transportation problem at the end ot visiting hours. There just weren't enough boats. One big happy family. . MH i 1 ...,.,.,..,,a..w.... ' f V t A 4 i q4j'r,. A . . , Ancl more sight see-erS- 45 q ' Group of Chilean sailors probably wishing they could stay aboard, S l l PERU 597Hf77MEfGfT!7'f9ZL M!-WE!! 5!!1VW760'7 -T1 f W, ,,g? MIME? X 9 ..........,,, 79,20 3 I jim .V I : A, 4 fs I N ii lf ! 'V L .. M Us J , 4 . M- ' I His Excellency President Odria of Peru arrives by helicopter. i , ' M WW U. S. Ambassador to Peru, the Y P P Honorable Mr. Titman and aide arrive aboard. v s -f X e f orrsl ssi , . ggfs,!5, y X Q. L 1 rv 1,,f fm sth V1x'. , . I x A P 'X'd'ad ' ls,e c as is lmpresslve Indeed was tl'1e X ., visitation ot President Qelfld- sa g Y ' Tne crew manned tlwe fall. 'Elle 3 1 l f Q 3 band played the National An X5 l,,x N ,S . A as Q fx isle-1.7 , 5 X , W fl frsy :A in Z . - p .s s s a r tlwems, and EI Presidente step, wgzf kwa in 1 'sa M3 z . s ., ' a is r P A ned Out Ot the l1ellCOnf2f-fax' ' itll to be welcomed by Bluejaclcet X X lrli P Diplomats X at 'sf1?QEv X -' ,-ij f 5, ,X 1355? .- yssr ' .r-f ffl , W 1 , 1 l iff? 'S' be r , I sy, ,vrs l His Excellency the President of Peru ' passes before Honor Guard to sideboys. His Excellency the President welcomed aboard by Captain John 0. Lambrecht. I rw 1 Crew manning the rail and Honor Guard for President Odria. President Odria and Captain Lambrecht with staff officers. 'f Captain Lambrecht and President Odria inspecting Marine Honor Guard Yachting season around the Orislcany. Even 'che old planes are fascinating. Ensign l'lar'cell, Orislcany guide, el supremo. Prefico of Calleo leaving the OI'lSlfanY C. Don f know what if'S good for, but ,y11NUrrT1r'r'1 Sw.-x fx' rp 'W Vw und fwnwg 'V'-VL'9 '1 wffw r ' ' ' f ' 1 ver, ff'1kw:'f, r,ffH4'f,f war: :gr r lr LW: rmpi fbi' rpftmf warm' r,w,. 'fn' fr. Uwe' entire' r rww' In ' MW, ww . ,ry utr ., fr ,4 ' 1 m r hIdV'1xlV1H f1:fH.vrwv Mimi 1 I-H11-'f,, Llama trading post. 2 fwf..-,hiv so w- cant go mn. - -Qmoej .,, T ,, , I , ? ff' ' I ' +45Lf,ifjL'7ft Oriskany crew members invade San Martin Square. M fC La Cabana Supper Club. The ORISKANYS sailors tound that Peru, unlilce Brazil and Chile, was one ot the striking exceptions to the social rule ot South Ameri- ca. ln Lima they found that there was an already well-established middle class, and that there was no sharp dividing line between the very poor and the very rich. Crewmen were able to visit many ot Lima's historic churches and cathedrals. Each church told the story ot the conquest ot the great land and the progress ot the people ot Lima to transform the city to one modern in every re- spect, yet picturesque and quaint. 5 I ' '- 'ff'l f: ' , 1 7-livfii IGI i' , V, 'Q ' 0 I I .1 ia 'iii I. ' Y Leaving the train for Rio Blanco, high atop the Andes. Goodwill always the password of the American Blueiacket Orislcany sailors rode one ot thc most remarI4- able railroads in the world, which connected Cal- Iao with Lima, Qroya, Pasco, and the mountain regions ot Rio Blanco. In eighty miles the train climbed titteen thousand teet up in the Andes and reached a higher altitude than any other standard-gauge railroad in the world. They visited Indian villages high in the Andes where Indians Iive in a world ditterent in many respects from that ot the whites. The Indian villagers, who seem a Peruvian equivalent ot the Asiatics in James I-IiIton's Lost I-Iorizon, have disregarded completely the trends ot modern civilization. They have Iqept their own languages, a style ot dress, dances, and historic customs that date back to the time ot the Inca Empire. Curiosity, but friendliness always in view. A. ri-5 QW as bf Q3 .QI 4 - . ..... I 'fx W . M..,,,.MM.,-M,,, Ali! ...i, v. . Sf' N115- A , 54 '1-.Mp ,Q ni' Mg sf '4 .P in nv' Alu.- Z -...... Typitying the pride ot the entire crew in th cruise, the signal gang two-ploclmed the guin just oft Point Loma petore steaming up at the carrier pier, NAS San Diego. e success ot the WYC ape l-lorn Pen- to its moorings A good luck omen in the torrn ot a sea go' x-.as the CRIS- KANYS tirst welcome pack to the States. Dercnng on the O7 level, it was innrneeiiazeiy oaptufeo ano olsoax-to as The new and original Cape Horn pennant is unfurled at the port truclc. N1 'ax s' ,,.- Chief Moneyhun of the signal gang holding our first Welcome Home Visitor on the 07 level. 1 i l CHANGE 0F C0lVIlVll-lND CERIEMO IES-SAN DIEGU Just as voyages end, so does a tour of duty. Both very often bring regrets, but they leave happy memories' as well. This was the case when, on arrival at San Diego, Captain Lambrecht relinquished his command of one year to take up his duties at Sl-lAPE, in Paris, lt had been a full year, both for Captain Lambrecht and his ship. Beginning in lzmir, Turkey, where he assumed command, they traveled together throughout the Mediterranean as ambassadors of good-will, from the threatened Bosporus to the reassuringly solid Rock of Gibral- tar. Leaving behind them nearly six months of cordial visits to various ports of call, impressive demonstrations of our aeronautical skill and many personal friendships with our European allies, they returned to New York in the Eall. After an overhaul of six months, both captain and ship were again roaming the seas, again spreading the same message of Good-neigh- borliness -this' time to our fellow American neighbors to the South. Now, in a simple ceremony on the flight deck, Captain Lambrecht expressed his deep admiration for the entire crew of the ORISKANY, standing at attention before him, and referred to the ship as the Greatest in the world. l'le then read his orders instructing him to report first to Washington, then to the Supreme Headquarters Allied Command in Europe, where he will serve on the Naval Staff for NATO. ln his concluding remarks he expressed his pride in the achieve- ments of his former command, and wished her continuing good fortune inn the voyages that would follow. l-lis successor, Captain Courtney Shands, spoke next and began by praising the remarkable performance of his predecessor. l-le then read his own orders instructing him to report to the West Coast, there to assume command of the ORISKANY. On a serious note, he remarked that the Pacific Eleet, to which his ship had just been at- tached, was on a war-time footing, but he expressed confidence that the ORISKANY would be more than equal to whatever task she would be assigned to perform. ln this sentiment the crew whole- heartedly concurred and they were grateful for the veteran experience of their new Skipper. The ship's female and her new master! wwsirv Captain Shands inspecting ship's company. 3 S ' ir if , X li' if-Q24 , l ki: L- M X xxx' ,rx x +- ,,f f , , l M f j vi. V. 5 - A E- 6 W - lin.- W V ' ,ig , ,KW 7 7' , 5 ' , ' 551, i ' I 1' 'W 1125 '-Gyn M ' -1 . I X Capiain Wheelock congraiulaies Capfain Lambreclwt for a job well done. Capiain Sliands reading his orders. Captain Lambrecl1'c's lasi message rw 3 2 1 Q 4 2 i 1 reg whe cor Beg tog fro. tar. pm ma Ne roa bon exp ' xi ,FV Q , '. . fm, ,lf x 12 A j ii? J' ff.: .31 1 5 F e 5 L r V L n P 1 A 1 i x P I r i f I 1 , gg? fi. 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