Renville (APA 227) - Naval Cruise Book

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alll N ' l L. to R.: POSTER, M., SN, OGAN, T., SN, MURPHY, J., SNg JONES, J., sN- MOUNTAIN A SN. A , TROMPETER, J., SN: VIALPANDO, P., SN, RAMSEY, H., SNg GULART, M., SN, DAY, J. 'SN'-' RECd1vip1SiN-Rriuiik SN ROFERS P SN- WORKMAN, G., SN, BACK, D., BM3, FOSTER, P., SN: BYRUM, J.,' SN, NTANCEHESLFER, 0.1 J'7 Q , 9 '9 9 BM3g ALLAWATT, A., BMI. The boats that rest upon the decks and hang from the davits of an APA are the main armament of that type ship. Therefore the maintenance and operation of these boats is an extremely important one. It is the Second Division who is responsible for this important task. Constantly these boats, whether they be Small LCVP or HPappa,' boats or the larger LCM Mike boats, are' being cleaned, painted and repaired. Not only are these boats important in an amphibious landing but occasionally come in handy as liberty boats . . . . 1 in ports where the Renville is at anchor. The Second D1v1s1on a so maintains a boat watch underway in the event of a man overboard, for quick recovery. The degree of training and readiness of this ' ' d t re- division has been proven many times in the past, an mos h n the Renville was awarded an cently in March at Okinawa w e ' ' h h h- Excellent for her One Alpha, and the right to display t e as mark beneath her Amphibious Assault Award. NOK, Hot Rod, pull over to a buoy 'f'f F,,.- 5 7 UU' N ie rn' if 1 -, ENS THEODORE J. SABADOS D DIV. Z Liberty Party returning to ship :gi A 'W 'T' il miiinu .' '-

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x-i l.. f . ' 1, '- BERTT L. to R.: MILLER, M., ENCMg TIBBS, W., FNg SUMMERS, L., FNg POLLACR, R., EN1 PO'IRA'lf I FIN R0 5 1 J FN' MILLER, G., EN3g LACRUE, R., EN3g STOVER, F., EN2g MORGAN, R., FNg FoRDHAM, N. EN1: CLARK, D., I ENB, DNEIL, J., EN3g GARY, W., FNg MCINERNEY, J., ENS EMMETT. , W ...K -,,,,,,,qi,.- X. V., , . i,f,g:,,,,, 522,435 j, .Q .,.sf, . jj,s t, 44' , 7.7 f if fff'-1 :ilu lik N3 -'.vu'q9': 'U L I f'J?' ,A que if 'Tx : V iSgia:?f6,figq'i W j I ww ia. . ...ll HA driver, too MA letter home l A lowly job ENGINEERING DEPART E The Auxiliaries Division has many diversified jobs which keep them busy in all parts of the ship. One of their primary functions is to keep the boat engines in good running condition. After all, even with a well trained boat coxswain and bowhook, in the best conditions, where would the boat go if tlie engine didnlt work? There- fore A Division puts in many long hours keeping the Renvillels 24' boats in running order. Also those ever im- portant Winches for lowering and raising the boats from the water are part of A's responsibility. The cold water from the scuttlebutt, or those ice cubes in your glass come with the Compliments of the refrigcratioll and air conditioning section of A Divisiong as does the ventilation from the system, as well as all items in tht? reefers. But when at sea where do we get all that nice water for cooking, drinking, and showering? Why, A Division's evaporator watch is bus f m.k' 0' ' f' ' ' ' ' y 1 mg lt rom sea mater, and under the supervision of the lxlcdicul Dc- partment chlorinates it to kill bacteria making it safe for your use. There are many varied jolrs hut vault the Auxiliaries Division of the Engineering Department. handled effectively by -,,Em.,:.,f,amqa f 'M -6-