Ramage (DDG 61) - Naval Cruise Book

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USS RAMAGE CREST Q E3rcELi5' SHIELD: Dark blue and gold are the colors traditionally associated with the Navy, the sea, and excellence. Red is emblematic ofsacrilice and valor. Red, white and blue are our National colors. Thejagged wedge recalls uRedM Ramageis tactical penetration of enemy controlled waters, sinking two enemy vessels and damaging several others. The inverted star commemorates the Medal of Honor awarded to Commander Ramage for his daring action. The trident symbolizes sea power and RAMAGE's vertical launch capabilities, with the three tines representing anti-submarine, anti- surface, and anti-air warfare. CREST: The lion embodies strength, courage, and noble bearing, it is also to underscore Commander Ramage's nom de guerre '4Redf' The laurel represents achievement and honor, while palm, which is indigenous to the Pacihc, is expressive of victory. PAR EXCELLE CE

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v fl 1 L es... T. .573 fs I.. Table of Contents Ships Crest ....................... Ships Namesake ................... Ramage Characteristics .......... Commanding Officer ........... Executive Officer .................... Command Master Chief .......... Ships Schedule ....................................... Departing from Norfolk ................... Administration!Navigation Combat Systems Department Engineering Department ........ Operations Department ........ Supply Department ............ Weapons Department... Welcome AboardCNew Enlisted Surface Warfare S Underway Replenishmen Swim Call .......... Steel Beach Picnics ............. Flight Quarters ......... Shoebox Auction ................. Burial at Sea ...... Valletta, Malta .......... ....... Rome, Italy ........ Rota, Spain ........ Split, Croatia ......... Q.-...--..........-....- ........-.........--..u...-.........- Cannes, France ......... ....... Manama, Bahrain ............ Sunsets .................................... NavylifelComing Home ......... Homecoming. -.-......--.......... Firstkiss!Newboms ......... Cruisebook Staff .......... l ....--.-.........-.......-..-... ..........Page3 ..........Page4 ..........Page5 ..........Page6 ..........Page7 .........Page8 .............Page9 .Pages 10-11 .Pages 12-15 ........Pages 16-21 .Pages 22-29 .Pages 30-37 .Pages 38-41 .Pages 42-47 .Pages 48-49 .Pages 50-51 .Pages 52-53 ..Pages 54-55 .Pages 56-57 .Pages 58-59 .Pages 60-61 ........Pages 62-63 ........ Pages 66-67 Pages 68-69 Pages 70-71 .Pages 72-73 Pages 74-75 ........Pages 76-77 ........Pages 78-79 Pages 80-81 Pages 82-83 ........Pages 84-85 ........Page 86 P 4 A X J: 7 We -' x D' L. ' 4 lv ' f .. ' 7

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RAMAGE MESAKE VICE ADMIRAL LAWSON P. RAMAGE C1909-19901 This ship honors the distinguished naval career of Vice Admiral Lawson Paterson Ramage. He was born january 19, 1909 in Monroe Bridge, Massachusetts. After graduating from the Naval Academy in 1931, he saw his first sea duty aboard destroyers and heavy cruisers. After graduation from Submarine School in December 1935, VADM Ramage entered submarine service serving in submarine S-29 and USS SANDS. He was assigned on the staff of Commander Submarine Force, Pacific, based in Pearl Harbor, during the attack on December 7, 1941. He made his first war patrol aboard USS GRENADIER in the spring of 1942, participating in the sinking of 24,000 tons of enemy shipping. His first command was the USS TROUT, which engaged in successful war patrols in the areas of Midway, Truk, the Solomons, and the South China Sea. On August 28, 1942 Ramage intercepted ajapanese task group consisting of the light carrier TAIYO, plus cruisers and destroyers. Ramage closed TROUT to short range and fired five torpedoes at the carrier, scoring several hits, the first ever on ajapanese carrier. He assumed command of the USS PARCHE CSS 3845 in july 1943 and led her through four war patrols in the Southern Pacific Theater. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during a pre-dawn attack by the PARCHE on a Japanese convoy on july 31, 1944. Following the war, he commanded Submarine Division 52. His duties from 1947 until 1956 included several positions, including Special Assistant to the Chief of Naval Operations. After serving as Commander cruiser Division Two and a variety of positions in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, he was designated Assistant Chief of Naval Operations in October 1960. From August 1962 until july 1963, he was Deputy Commander of the Submarine Force, Atlantic Fleet, after which he served as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations CFleet Operations and Readinessj. Injuly 1964, he assumed command of the FIRST Fleet and 'ffor exceptionally meritorious service... in the capacity was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal. In August 1966, he reported as Deputy Commander in Chief, Paciic Fleet and Chief of Staff and Aide to the Commander in Chief, Pacific Fleet. In March 1967, he became the Commander in Chief of the Military Sea Transportation Service headquarters in Vllashington, D.C. On April 1, 1970 V ADM Ramage retired from the U.S. Naval service. He was married to the former Barbara Alice Pine, who was the shipis sponsor. He died on April 15, 1990 at his home in Bethesda, Maryland. She died January 4, 2002,