Runner (SS 476) - Naval Cruise Book

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THE G UNNER Y DEPAR TMENT 2? 1 kj ew Top, left to right: R. K. Laumen TM2,' R. M. Blain TMSN' C. M. Smith, TM2,'f A. Kendall FTM3,'f A. McDonald FTG3,' LT H. L. Jlleeker, Assist- ant Gunnery Ojjiceig' R. M. McAnelb1, F TCL' G. L. Rofs, F TCSN' L. L. Peel TM3,- R. E Beck, TM3. Kneeling leh to right: W. K. Mowbray, FT CSN f B. james, SN' C. R. Elliott ICFA,' G. E. Cray, TM2. Leading oljifioman Enemy shipping was very dmcult to locate in the inland seas. As a result, all four torpedoes were put in standby during the cruise and the Gunnery De- partment engaged themselves in other activities-for instance, the continuous crz'bbage game. At one point in the cruise RUNNER could almost boast more teddy bears than torpedoes. R. M McAnelQ1 Leadz'ng Fire Control Technician The middle-aged statesman of the forward room could always be depended upon to counsel his men in the do is and don'ts of all aspects of cruise lk. General visiting was enhanced by thespz'rited efforts of the T orpedomen. Their efforts and assistance in enabling vz'sitors to navigate up and down the ladders were warmbi received and appreciated Visitors to the aherroom were even afforded the opportunity to learn what realbi occurred during the Civil War. The T orpedomen contributed immeasurabbz on the return trip when they opened the tube doors and stored reheshments for the Welcome Home parties in Norfolk.