Sample (DE 1048) - Naval Cruise Book

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Commanding Officer W1 United States Ship SAM LE CDE-10485 SX At Sea 9 December l97O TO ALL OFFICERS AND MEN OF SAMPLE: This fine book summarizes the months of hard work, dedication and fun that made SAMPLE's second WESTPAC cruise most successful. But most of all it will, in the future, provide for each of us memories of the outstanding group of men who again proved SAM LE a first line ship able to meet the many and varied tasks required in the SEVENTH Fleet. Upon our departure from WESTPAC, the Commander Seventh Fleet commended SAMPLE stating: HI note with pleasure the outstanding record compiled while serving in the SEVENTHFLT. The crew of SAMPLE has shown itself to be a determined and highly talented group, a fact exemplified by the consistently fine performances rendered in such diverse duties as plane guard, picket duty in the Sea of Japan, and participation in ASWEX. Such versatility is indicative of the proven professionalism of SAMTLE's officers and men, and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy. WELL DONEIH The teamwork and professionalism demonstrated by each of you have made SAMTLE the best. I wish each of you and your families the best of luck in the future and I thank you for your support and loyalty in the past. Warmest regards, N CLA w. T. MARIN ' Commanding

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6 was ww SHIP S STATISTICS Length Overall . . . Beam ......... . . Displacement ...... Draft QNavigationD . . Speed ...... . . . Armament . ..... . . . .... .............. 4 14 feet, 6 inches ....,........................44feet ....3,500tonsifullloadl ......................24feet,6inches In excess of 27 knots ASROC rocket-propelled anit-submarine weaponsg 5 !38 caliber gun, eight anti-submarine torpedo tubes. Command Facilities . Propulsion ..... Modular CIC with advanced communications and electronics installations. . Single screw, geared steam turbine, 35,000 shaft H.P., two pressure fired steam generators, auto- matic combustion control.

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COMMA DING OFFICER Commander William Thomas MARIN was born in New York City, New York. He graduated from the Admiral Billard Academy, New London, Connecticut in 1946 and subsequently attended the U. S. Coast Guard Academy. He then at- tended the U. S. Naval Academy from which he graduated in 1951. His first assignment following graduation was to USS Sarsfield QEDD-8375 as ASW and Assist- ant Gunnery Officer. In 1952 he was ordered to Pensacola, Florida, for flight training and des- ignated a naval aviator in 1953 at Corpus Christi, Texas. He was then assigned to Com- posite Squadron Thirty-Three QVC-335 as an all-weather, night attack pilot. In 1955 he re- turned to destroyer duty serving in USS Brough CDE-1483 as Gunnery Officer, later becoming Engineering Officer. He was then ordered as Aide and Flag Lieutenant to the Commandant, FIRST Naval District. In 1958 Commander MARIN attended the U. S. Naval Portgraduate School in Monterey, California, as a student in the Underwater Ordnance curriculum, grad- uating in 1960. W1 z E' ...li Commander MARIN served as Executive Offi- cer in USS Borie QDD-7045 and USS Barton QDD-7225, and was subsequently ordered as Commanding Officer, USS Avenge QMSO-4235, assuming command on 5 January 1962. In June 1963 he reported to the Superintendent, U. S. Naval Academy for duty as an Instructor of Mathematics. While at the Naval Academy he also served as coach of the Plebe Sailing Team, Officer Representative to the Varsity Sailing Team, and Officer Representative to the nation- al championship Varsity Lacrosse Team. On 15 June 1966 Commander MARIN reported to Commander Cruiser-Destroyer Flotilla TWO as Operations and Plans Officer. Commander MARIN studied in the Naval Warfare Curric- ulum at the U. S. Naval Warfare College, Newport, R.I. and was awarded the Master of Science Degree Clnternational Affairsl from the George Washington University, prior to reporting to Sample. He has been Commanding Officer of Sample since 21 August 1969.