Siboney (CVE 112) - Naval Cruise Book

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U' -5 'Z - , ,- , ,-aug. u A 1- . 1 he 4 1 , no 'hs' ' ' l . ' '3 A ' H- 5 , 'J' .Qu- . i lw 'k- 1 ' 4 if ij? '1 - 4471. J rg 'iv-, Q ja 3 . -L f QL of 3 .f v -r I 1 - V- D ' :.. -- ,, , ' - ' ' 4, ,Q '. '4 I - A, f 3-97,1 I' wf. -I I , D A 5 ..' v . I - . I V I W- V U . -vs, . I --'in ' ' -5' , '. A 1- - -- -f-'--v' . -n nf lil! fi ,4 ,,.f..w-ix COMCARDIV I6 AND STAFF ' J -ll I Bit fill!! if ' For thirty-three years, embarked in Navy Ships I have cruised the oceans of the world, visiting ports dehned by almost all of the meridians and latitudes. Yet, on this cruise, as on every other, I have ex. perienced the thrill of seeing new coast lines ng for the drama of life. These new settings Would emerge from the horizon to reveal another setti not he, had not the historical procession of the Magellans, Vasca Da Gama, Norsemen and Yankee Clippers, and others responded to that restless urge to move from the known into the unknown. We who join the Navy do see the world, and a Wonderful world it is. What have I profited from this? A kinship with my fellow man of yesterday and today: Un- derstanding ,of the essential similarity of all men in their greatness, weakness, courage, loves, hopes and fears. A profound humility in the presence of Almighty God who created this world of wonder and beauty, and comrades like yourselves to share it. W f f f w ,f ss E r,'. ,, .i.., X . Rear Admiral, U. S. Navy Commander Carrier Division I6 N ,, I I Commanding Officer CAPTAIN F. E. BARDWELL, USN N'-1 Q2 N 'P ,, I 'F ,-vu' 31? ' Qw 5 A , ff , 'Ni r f 0- A NF Execuhve Officer COMMANDERJ E DOUGHERTY USN 9 J HE U.S.S. SIBONEY QCVE-1121 is a 12,000 ton escort carrier of the '4Co1n- mencement Bay , Class and was launch- ed at Todd Pacific Shipyard, Tacoma, Washington on 9 November 194--1. She acquired her name from the Cuban village near which troops of Theodore Roosevelfs Hough Riders fought during the war with Spain. Her first commanding ofiicer was Captain Stan- hope C. Ring, USN who with his crew of 803 officers and men put the SIBONEY through her trial runs and shakedown cruise. Thereafter, in August 1945, the SIU, commenced her first voy- age, a cruise of South Pacific and Japanese waters which brought her to Tokyo Bay in October, Next was a stop at the Phillipines where 47 civilian re- patriates were taken aboard, and visits to Guam and Pearl Harbor. Shortly after reaching San Diego in January 1946, the SIBONEY commenced another trip across the Pacific. Returning, she operated off the West Coast until June 1947, when she departed for her new home port, Norfolk. The next several months found her engaged in refresher exercises in the Caribbean, Later, the ship was immobilized until March 1948, when she was activated to carry former U. S. aircraft consigned to Turkey. After visits to several Medi- terranean ports the SIBONEY returned to Norfolk whereupon she again left for the Mediterranean. XB km . Why, Next followed an overhaul period and extended exercises with the Second Task Fleet until her in- activation in December 1949. The outbreak of the Korean War brought abOL1I SIBONEY'S reactivation and formal recommission- ing ceremonies were held on 22 November 1950. After a shakedown cruise in the Caribbean the ship returned to Norfolk and thereafter participat- ed in Operation Convex 11 and maneuvers off the East Coast. On Labor Day 1951, she left for 21 cruise of the Mediterranean and participation in ASW exercises with NATO naval units. After her return the carrier worked with Marine Helicopters in Operation Helex and with NaVY Helicopters off Key West, Florida until July 1952, when she entered the shipyard for major overhaul and modernization. FOllOWing her recommissioning in ,lanuary 1953, the SIBONEY underwent another shakedown period and again participated in exercises off GuantanamO Bay, Cuba prior to taking her role in Hunter- Killer QASWJ operations which continued until late August. With extensive preparations completed, the MSIE got underway for the Mediterranean on 16 September commanded by Captain liardwell. Par- ticipation with NATO naval units in Operation Mariner preceded the visit to the first port of call, Plymouth. Thereafter, these pages bear witness to the SIBONEY'S latest travels. A 4 In Memoriam l . On 30 Auvust 1953 John L Bad t CHSCLK UN C , . ge t, '. lbN suffered a heart attack and was untimely taken from the SIBONEY roster. His was a life of consecrated i service. His was an exemplary challenge of unswervins devotion to the U. S. NAVY el ki 9 a service he loved for a country dear to his heart. 1 It is in his memory and as a lasting tribute to a wonderful shipmate that we dedicate this cruise book. 1 l il .'5 I t 'Y-me V 1? x 7 -'M CHSCLK JOHN L. BADGETT. USN . i lvlmwrwmwwvvsuvwtQLWBYDWWYWWWVWWW WWW 4 'I l t 5 1 l P 'ii'- in ! ufl 'Wx--'i I EP . if fi, ' 'I lm 4 ,nf 1 E e M.- i ...A 1' Y 1 . K . ,X. Af r.. fin MUST I EVER BE A BEGGART' SIBONEY HSIBONEY FOR SERVICE, 'llhe Siboney held a dance at Petite Ballroom, Portsmcutli, Virginia on the 9th and 10th of Sep- tember. lt was one of the most successful and big- gest dances of the year. The Ofhcers and Crew enjoyed the dance music of Chick Cicconi and his orchestra. Also, es- pecially enjoyable were a group of performers who put on a hue show for us. Along with the entertainment were plenty of beer and food. There were flowers for all the ladies and many prizes were also given. Since this dance was such a wonderful suc- cess, we of the Siboney hope to repeat with a simi- lar engagenicnl in the near future. A well done must go the men of the Enlisted Recreation Connnittee who carried the burden of decoration, food. and drink procurementg and all the other Unseen labor necessary for a successful dance and party such as this one. hsiboney for Service has again proven the IIIOIIO. 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At the top of this pyramid is the Cap- tain who has overall responsibility of command. Assisting the Captain is the Executive Ofiicer who is next in line to succession to command and who is acting commanding ollicer in the absence of the Captain. Assisting the commanding ollicer, through the executive oliicer are the various heads of depart- ments who in turn are assisted by departmental Y Q assistants and division officers. The divisions, under the respective division ofiicers, are composed of leading chief petty officers, petty officers, and HOU rated men, all of whom have definite assignments and responsibilities depending on individual skills and capabilities, The entire structure is like all enormous clock composed of hundreds of wheels, each of which is dependent on the other and thus as the ship gets underway even the smallest of the wheels is in some way or other contributing, 35 H member of this huge organization, in causing the ship to move. .3 l 5. gk di. Q I 0'2- ll fr' ef ' 4' gooe- li we l il. 'Ie ? Oi lf' C , 6 .Ot l 1 if l as Q4 I' PE l 4 Q Oil ii 652 'l ,Q ape. gli! I yr I it lf il lp! l ll' Q Q 1 - I I l OE c- S XZ Oo oi 9 of: OE O! J'- .n o 3, 7 I y 1 1 I v I 1 5 2 wg 'SQ SE! Plqmouth lid FIRST LIBERTY LAUNCHING SITE - OPERATION MAYFLOWER PLYMOUTH-home of the Mayflower, historic, rambling, after eight years, still war-torn.That first night's liberty after wllime Centlemenn had been called, and for most it was merely the feel of solid ground underfoot. Liberty next day brought the green countryside, the .Drake Memorial, Plymouth Q E SUNDAY IN THE SQUARE MYSTERY TOUR? 10 :In--A Tpp . ,anvsce T13 .AN ic, L HUD Q . s . ,il an l I Castle shops to be explworecl, Toby juss and Cash- he s are meres to be purchase . ElV6IllIlg came and there was l l N . l sz, .l the Grand Hotel, The LOIlllIl8IllEll, the Paramount l 6 ls f 'l l' lr 'L Dance Hall, and of Course those friendly English i .M rl,l M pubs, and girls. V Q y M X l lrsfgr llml lvl CDQFRS ,.- 5- gf I sy, il T-,Lt E J f, QE fl ,,,l-,.... , W.. .. slss ..-...-..............,. NWA' fi f,l as . N V1 Operation Officer . g V pfxw P f . CDR. C. C. AINSWORTH. USN 1 A E 1 3 tn' LCDR. B. B. JOY, USN CIC, and Air Operation Officer . .p sig I A SW ? LCDR. w. A. MURPHY. USNR 4 if ef f Ship's Aerologist t iff fv- UPERHTIUHS The nervous chattering of the teletypes and high-toned keying of the trans- mitters mixed with the anguished screams of the 21-MC and the shrill ringing of the telephone all produce the cacophouic sounds that typify main communi- cations and O-H division. ln a quieter vein are the mail clerks who are re- sponsible for those welcomed words Mail Call. Dav and night, in port and at sea. in fair weather and foul, the signalmen are upion the bridge handling all the visual communications of the ship and her flag. On a busy operating day the men at the flagbags are hoisting tactical signals for the screen, up on the 06 level the flashlight operators are calling out the mcsages to their recorders over the roar of airplane engines, and up one more level a man may be challenging a merchant ship on the horizon with the large 24 inch searchlight, Ferched on any available platform a striker may be seen practicing his semaphore. the skill for which the signal gang is nick- named, The Skivvv Waivers. Mention Electronics and itis the O-E division that steps forward. They are the men who chase elections about the ship.through circuit diagrams, radar transmitters and radio receivers. Give them a call day or night and they'll turn up the gain control till your face is scarlet bright. With radars, the O-I division see up the surface and sky, always on the lookout for targets appearing on the screen. Also. the photographers who are always on the alert to shoot and record important ships events, The aerograph- ers with their roomful of instruments. chart the weather in order to keep all hands advised of the current and future weather outlook. LT. J. F. MAYER. USN . Assistant Air Operations Ofilcer 1'1nn-.. X 11-1-1 v 'HU - 1 v u 1 E I v'- Q .F ,Eu 2: jf- S Hr -41 ,. L, -.5 -.n x, 3,1 7' pls I D5 if Ti 4 m ! , x 5 .. k . i' 2 E , F Y Sig 'Diff . ME , H ?5 , 3-gg . r 5 E E I E t.. 11' 132 4 SW -.f Q , s . K ' 'Mihai FW Nfif ff fsmv 1 1 Q :L Q 1 ln 55,3 ! ti' v W1 LS 'xl 1 S f'i, 3 'f ! l . f 5 W' Q. I Q 'si' , HQ! 4 ,,,,,,.....,, 'N S' vw! V W V , f X r Q' Us 1 V I 4 ' 9, 'I 9 if 6 xl fn'fs,x I ' U I ' y I Q 4 Q. ., Z , if . !,U.',5 w , 'W Ai- W I iv- iv ' X Qi 't,i.i 4lIvi, q ' ' J I Z- MAIN COMMUNICATIONS SWITCHBOARD POST OFFICE ,- sf I 77 A-Uff 1- 1- in COMBAT INFORMATION CENTER SIGNAL BRIDGE bl!! CIC PLOTTING BOGIES JY 'J +C fs X 15 F. 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Certainly we will remember, this city of contrasts, and perhaps we just might remember the Sphinx! f ' n ' fl 0 - , rl Q .I ll f V A 'I VS-31 SUUHDHUH Air .-Knti-Sulnnarine Squadron 31 was originally commissioned as Composite Squadron 31 KVC-311 at Atlantic City in 1948 with Commander .l. C. Arbes as Commanding Officer. The squadron at that time was using TBM-3S's and TBM-3W's. ln .lnly 1950, the mission of VC-31 was changed to Anti-Submarine Warfare. and the squadron was redesignated VS-31. In September 1950, Com- mander Arbes was relieved as Commanding Officer by Commander W. L. Curtis. VS-31 participated in Convex 1. L.-XNTFLEX. using TBiNf's. 1n April 1951, VS-31 received the new Grumman Guardian and embarked aboard the USS. WRIGHTQCVL--191 for a qualification cruise to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba in September. On February- 1. 1952 Commander R. E. Nfoore relieved Commander W. L. Curtis as Commanding Officer. The squadron was then conducting training in preparation for Convex 111. During Convex 111. the squadron was divided into two detachments. one aboard the USS S-UP-XNlCVL 481 d h h V . . . - an t e ot er aboard the USS. WRIGHTKCNL--191. Upon completion of Convex 111 the d . . . . squa ron was again in training at Quonset Point. Rhode Island, On April 19. 1952 the squadron departed aboard the USS. PALAUlCVE- 1221 for the Mediterranean. While in the Mediterranean. the squadron partici- pated in Operation Beehive II. The squadron returned from the Mediterran- ean on June 27, 1952. In July 1952, VS-31 received the Battle Efficiency Pennant, Navy UE from ComAirLant. Upon return from the Mediterranean the squadron conducted ASW training at N,A,S, Quonset Point in preparation for 5 training cruise to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba aboard the USS. SIBONEYICVE-1121. After the-Cuantanamg cruise, the squadron was embarked on the USS. GILBERT 1SLANDlCVE-1075 for three weeks operations out of Quonset Point. For six weeks during .luly and August 1953, VS-31 was aboard the USS, SIBONEYQCVE-1121 conducting carrier Qualifications and advanced Hunter- Killer Exercises in preparation for Operation Mariner with the Atlantic Fleet. The present complement of VS-31 is 37 Officers and 290 Enlisted men, hx . CDR. R. E. MOORE. USN- Commanding Officer Nuff? LCDR. W. M. PARDEE. USN. Executive Officer 1 .... -..wg . LT. R. C. PRAETSCH. USN Operations Officer Consfanl' Vlgll Q. f'-X, W..fqmw ff'--0 Y'6 i-ar-' ban- -- -win.: 'A 26 ENLISTED MEN ,Hrr9:?Q.gaqy:'-. fa07v'efgffafr:sf:z1g':-:ruff- -ff ff--gm-:ff --- 1-- ENLISTED MEN i V v I ' 43 au Q' JS- W -7 f K V .Q-' ' . C 0 , . I I Rv KM I R ,M ' fx iffy ' . .f ' 'N' .fm ' ' X ' ', . 4, V, X X , qv KX: 1 , - ,Ml f , X- f' J- ,gl , ' 'Q y .. . I A 16 1 W 1 i 5 'L R- F l 2 ' A 1 A Q ' -HW .1 ' ,xy s fx - W' 14,1 , ., x .Ji 0 g , L ' o o fifw-m MMA W , 0 0 Q 0 O O f,, ' M, ' ! L MW' aa- ', - ff -41' I' U ,:,.,f A , 1 V VS-31 IN ACTIIIN BRIEFING BY SKIPPER SOUADRON OFFICE If x IKX ' TE NSE MOMENTS AFTER LANDING BRIEFING BY LSO GREEN FLAG ON WHIRLYBIRD gl ,,,, , ,q......l..---- X Y ,,-Q. I 1'-all 7' 1 j. A, Mm , c Q .rn I , em . ,- Q 1 'J fp V, lf, LTJG. R. W. McARTHUR, USN Fire Control Officer LTJG, G. A. CAULEY, USN First Lieutenant GUHIIERU E FUNCTIONS OF THE GUNNERY DEPARTMENT The Gunnery Department has two of the oldest rates in the Navy-Boat swain's Mates and Gunners Nlates. As such they perform functions that rank among the most important functions on present day ships of the line: Deck seamanship and gun handling. L.O.B. BRANCH, as Gunnery Ollicer, heads this crew. The First Lieutenant. awisted by the Ships Boatswain. is in general charge of keeping the hull in good repair. The Boatswain's Locker furnishes the var- ious deck divisions with all supplies needed to keep their spaces in order and gear for rigging booms, fueling rigs, and high line transfer rigs, which these divisions man. Divisions One, Two and Three are the general deck. divisions. The ship's hull is divided into three sections from forward to aft with the First Division having the forward part of the ship, Second Division amidships and Third Division the after part of the ship. These divisions handle lines in their part of the ship. As the First Division has charge of the forecastle they are respons- ible for handling the anchor when the ship comes in to anchor. The Fox Division is made up of Gunners Mates and Fire Controlmen Their job is the maintenance and re ai f l . - - ' ' p r o IIE guns and hrecontrol equipment: They are also in charge of all magazines of the ship, The deck division also furnish all boat crews and boatswain's mates of the watch. These crews keep the boats looking neat and in good condition for liberty parties and handling of stores, Whenever a working party is called away the Gunnery Department is always well represented. The Gunnery Department and Ollicers take this ' D 1 s opportunity to say Well Done to the First, Second, Third, and Fox Divisions. LT. L. O. B. BRANCH USN Gunnery Officer . .-.. , ,. . ., h x :X nf A: , -- ...-V vig, l: l?1 ' , , ., A v mf' .K v f' wg!!-.r '-9 ' 9,7 - -'S' - ,1 ' -' ' , ga! '32 v.. . S . PN W. wg .J Q A-' F, mg:-nf ,, x, ...M ,.. - -5 3 Www A 'fin 'f 9 - f- X . 4. r , ,, ,M , , ,, -fig, f,.,.vA . X.. 1 xi .13,g,,i1F' nm- , -.ff K hw X-,gt ...ff vf. s ff Xu-be M, ,av--.Q . 'ZA' -JLW 3, x if ' ,uk Y ' . V ..N -ft A -AMN -. .,,.., sm. -1- I I A fu '-'Q- ' - ,aim L' .-rs' ' ix ' N 'V .,,L,. an ,,, . ,aa 7 5 W,,, . -v . f ' , -- A -I X , - ft. Q 4 V .. pw- 'N k ,D . 4 .. x ' 1 s P ,A TCXK 'gf ' ' K a X ' 1 ..-:bv-H A ' ' J Mtij i ' , 'M' .9 A ,. A in -4 - sh lv . 5 X' x ' - N.. Ad If Q--4' A M ' -1 . - 1-it lgfhv- ,ww .. , M It W .R . -fi ,x I -V if AHA .Qs '-fr-I if N QQ, Av N H,,.f,. -M. .,pg5q9,,, X 'W A. I I I I 5: .. gg' M' ill?- ww ' M- ' PJ, as. ,W 5 X N I ..- .4L-.- 7: II'- T --4 -A pf. 2 I r A Q' Q 4i.,,,f 'N a A I, I ' f ff f 3' ' ,, H indk, .- yzfu--ij x' . '5'ai' ,wan '-vsvsvees ':'... '..-. ...-..- - .322 !.. QP.. Y-----' 'f'l 'IT1' P 4 :TQ ,W fl- . ' 'N 4 VX 5 fy-avg? . 4'L 3f X K' - N Nag S-'X-If ' N-x.,...z I, S 8 VJ M bv l 1 - THE BOS'NS MAKE A SPLICE FUELING AT SEA EE E ww ,f I HIT IT! 'va-frsfsq'--an n , T - . , , -. ,. .Y - .' .-..-g' - -.1 Q' -r- ' . ,. - gi . -'s.'.-ri, . .f ? TA -'Fi 'T -, V ' ,-f jf1f'f'j9-I f S , . ' ' A .3 b In I-at -5 r -lx-Ib,VAEn!!-Q'In-ff!-3gf.l,f.y :! 3,3-.,4,,,,g. .. ' 'A-ui-ff 'H ' , THE OLD NAVY .lash ' 111177 Worm and parcol wifh the lay MAINTENANCE Turn and servo fha oihor way 'iw-J .4-v--nd , C5 J ,ui T l -.--J ff r 16 gin. 'I' .91 VIEIII fi - 'Q I I .f, , I SI I I Z 1 . 1 I I , I f' I 'I I ll 'Xu I I. 4. 1 'f I . 8 I X 1+ X XX T X , X XX if 'I f mf CAPTAIN BARDWELL RELIEVES CAPTAIN HANNEGAN CHAPLAIN RAY CONDUCTS CHURCH SERVICES , I ll ' -A A wins., X . g - VS Y OUR CONDUCT HAS BEEN BEYO ND REPROACH ALL TOGETHER NOW I 3 6 About the SIBONEV ln and about any combatant ship one will find a varied assortment of events. ln the routine hap- penings of any day these events range from the Change of Command to an Inspection by the Admiral. And frequently the routine is interrupted bv giving a Helping Hand to a shipmate who has an emergency at homc, or when local interest is ,centered on the 6,000th 'landing and the Cake- Cuttingu and refreshments that add to this joyful occasion. And to add to shipboard life there are those moments of Commendation for outstanding and exemplary performance of duty, or the pause for Divine Worship in keeping with the faith of each man. All in all. this is our way of life be- cause it involves all hands who live and work as an eflicient and effective unified ships team. J L IT WAS A GRAND LANDING TO DESERVE THIS A HELPING HAND '1 GOOD SHOW t X 1 X 4 f f I VKX! A - 1 Q I . ff-A ,,....L,,..f4-'f. ' ' I ff' fxfN 'sig-.,,,... .. ' I ATATURK MEMORIAL my XI J WARDROOM LUNCH EON FOR CANTEEN LADIES FLEET LANDING rel 1.5--.ff .,.,,' ' . .by .... gtk ISMIR-the attractive harhor, the antiquated ships, the pirate-like stevaflores. The bazaar with its labyrinthe of shops, the occasional wail of a flute, veiled women and mustaehioed men, the walled compound. A tour of Ephesus and of the Temple of Diane. then the Palas Hotel, the Can- teen, the Col Casino, and throughout, the people, who sur- prised many of us with their command of English and their friendliness. 5.3. ,..-.. IHOP! w W15re-- A I ,HM ,l ,-f-'mnf 'w' '2' I 'Q' f a h 82:1 ,rf 5 1 Qin, A y 3 si , H Y ff xii is tp , I V Y A 5 Y fs..--...,... lalilalllmfllmz 'inf' t y l s i titles i t , V ..l,,a...,5 ROME-memorial to King Victor Emmanuel. Site of the tomb of l1'aly's Unknown Soldier. A gleaming Temple of whife marble and bronze. NAPLES-the largest city of the cruise, huge, varied: modern, ancientg focal point of many tours, Pompeii, Mt- Vesuvius, Caprig Sorrento, and finally Home with its Htl' pressive buildings and historic sites. Naples was a citY m which to shop, Barra gloves, Borrsaline hats, accordians- wanna go to a cameo factory, Joe? gotta cigarette, JOB? There were some line meals to be had in Naples and S0011 libertyg the Trocadero, the Snakepit, Excelsior Hotel, the Orange Groveg and what olive oil does for these Italian girls! 40 an II 1 f 'Ii 1?f5Sx ?'n . , . ,,, f, . Php: '3'?L:,f'8?'5:7 THE MAJESTIC ST. PETER'S CHURCH . y-.TRC-K-3, -..-, 7. A -5 .rua--:ffl-::g,'. - :A Y .fr-,. 'far T N I ff . 1 yi' , - 11 . 75S,fi -I x .I ,.-- TMNT fi Qu . , , , S J-, 1 I iff? iff., I 'T E -5 A S M w H ix . 1 ,. g V THUMBS DOWN! THE COLLISEUM RINGS WITH THE ROAR OF THE CROWD. rf AT THE AUDIENCE WITH THE POPE. K G?-'53 RUME A FOUNTAIN IN ROME, ONE OF THE HUN- DREDS IN THAT CITY OF ART. T .qffl fx' pi! Q ! - I4 I 9 A xg Q , -I I, I s ws t , , . K . ' .. :yi ,AQGQFGAVIIA 'W M:-'M--' ' . 3 I li i a 1 i D 1 , v 1 E I I '3 J ..-Q V lgi '1f,' 'f A Q 'fe LCDR. W. J. SLONE, USN Ass'+ Air Ofiicer LCDR. v. R. BRASHER, usN ff Flight Deck Officer HIH DEPT. The Air Department consists of three divisions, V-1 fF1ight Deckj V-2 kHangar Deck and Shopsl, and V-3 lGasoline and Ordnancel. The depart- ment is ultimately responsible for aircraft handling, servicing and control dur- ing launching and recovery. In the SIBONEY this may mean conventional air- craft, helicopters, blimps or any combination of the three which may be called upon to perform an operation. This operation is accomplished through the concerted and coordinated efforts of the three divisions. The V-1 Division under the supervision of the Flight Deck Oflicer and his two assistants, the Catapult Ollicer and Arresting Gear Olhcer, maintains the flight deck and all its associated launching and recovery gear, This includes all the machinery for the catapults and arresting gear. In addition, the men are assigned to special groups which are trained to iight fires, repair damage to the flight deck and its gear, and clear crashes. The V-2 Division under the leadership of the Hangar Deck Oflicer and his assistant, the Shops Officer, controls aircraft movement on the hangar deck and maintains the shops, tools and equipment necessary to repair and main- tain the squadron aircraft. In addition, all the ship's automotive equipment is maintained and operated by these men. This division also has trained groups of men for lighting fires and repairing damage to the ship. The V-3 Division under the leadership of the Gasoline Ofiicer and his assistant, the Aviation Ordnance Oilicer, maintains the ship's aviation fuel sys- tem and ordnance gear. These men service the aircraft atter each flight and see that the required ordnance is loaded. In addition, they are especially trained to fight gasoline fires, ordnance casualties and maintain specialized ordnance equipment. The Air Officer controls the activities of the Air Department from Fly Control, on the bridge, where he maintains direct liason with the other de- partments of the ship. Here, through the Air Officer, the Air Department becomes an integral part of the ship's fighting machine. COMMANDER J. P. ADAMS, USN Air Officer Y Q. W4 M' ,. ,ang M, , J X L 4 v . -N 'i'f f 1 ' 7- f ,Z --'-msrnvv--r ? 'f P - MN, 'lui ,D ,il ry-?z5,,,,,:77?,mWiv -A-5.-r:7'Lv,A:T.:5T'vV In-Aft 45: 31 ,I 5rTh,::. -:iv vllvg-A-, 1: 8.44, j,-v..,,'.,.- ,,. - , ..-:.,-,., - .. - . . , .- .. .- , ,, , .. . , , f . m,. n,qf.,., ....,...., . X P1 33. :Q-C 45 a-Q, 1 ...rlaltul farm, , 'WU7' 5-v m?,,.'-F, rf- 522 in - in r Q - -2. x 5' Q Q Q, fr, '54, - V ' 1 . 'dxf 1 '-5 -1, , 4 ' . Mnsrammt 1' ,. ar -,Y ui, 4 1 .K yw E'2'4gf kg AVI N-1.411 r-2? t f W- --+H 'H X-s N1 ...milf ,. ,.,.--n'l ' ,, .A M, FIRE ONE!! 4.?.',,- ,..--- -EJ ll' - Av, Q - .ll 1 HEADS OR TAI LS eq A ' ai '. 1, .,-gy, ,Nt xt'-V l. lv'- ,I V g Q , n- , ' ' . sf 'X ffl f-. D- .o see wr-:AT I MEAN? f H COME AHEAD-EASY Now-' ffm , tt FLIGHT UPERHTIUHS Carrier Flight Operations aboard a ujeepv require the utmost in coordination and teamwork, whether on the Hangar deck or Flight deck, During Blimp operations, vigilance is required on the part of all plane handlers, lest a sailor get hauled over the side by a fouled line. Teamwork among the handling crews and the directors, or be- tween the directors and the pilots to taxi and spot on the catapults consist of highly specialized group of men. I 1 5 r 13 if 1 3 T L 1. fi If I 4. rr I I 5 Preparation for Another Launch OO-GAH, WATCH THE ELEVATOR .. - L F, ,Ls-f-'21-Lji... -M HANDLE WITH CARE FILL IT UP :Y . .'v 57. n -k R A 1 fd . ' 1 f J .- , .gf - XT' I '-,Ii .' , .-n:1nn-nqnavlnr 31 lj ' 4,,. ' I .dx A, RESPOT Fon TAKe-oFF ff il -19 T'- '. -ad ,,,.41-'- WHO'S NOT PUSHINC-3? LCDR. G. M. METER Engineering Omar f i S r it 2 ? aw--v-w---v Q, ., ,,.,a.,..M-9-if A F? K. J 1, 4 50 LTUGJ W. J. TITUS Main Propulsion Assistant ENS F. J. GRANDE E Damage Control Assistant ENNINEENINN The Engineering Department of the SIBONEY consists of one hundred and sixty-live men who are assigned among the A, B, E, M and R Dlvisions. Under the capable leadership of LCDR M.Meter, the Engineering Officer, they are responsible for providing an uninterrupted flow of steam, electrical power, lighting, ventilation, heat and water, .and are also charged with the upkeep and maintenance of the related equipment. The A or Auxiliary Division operates and maintains the boat machinery, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, all auxiliary machinery outside the engineering spaces, and all piping systems not assigned to another de- partment or division. They also operate and maintain the elevator machinery, the steering engines, and the ships heating system when required. The B or Boiler Division operates and maintains the ship's boilers and their related equipment, andsupervises the stowage, and transfer of fuel oil, fresh Water, and reserve feed through the Oil King gang, The E or Electrical Division is responsible for the electrical operation of the ship's main generators, and the upkeep and maintenance of all electrical equipment other than that classified as electronic. The M or Main Engines Division operates and maintains the main en- gines and all the machinery located in the engine rooms, and is responsible for the distilling of sea water for drinking and boiler feed purposes. The R or Repair Division is responsible for all repairs aboard ship that considered beyond the capacity of the other divisions or departments. The are also responsible for all hull, machinery, and bo t ' for all functions of th D Y . H TCPHIFS Ehulli, and also e amage Control Organization. are ,. '4 - , - - , ,--f , ,apr -lsr .,., W A .4 1 fn- .., :J F .1 -- --1 -v - ' f-,i ' 'x ,.4.f,.k,-...gg -.lg - - 1 -fl-1- X-f - '-- -I- 'f t'1 2 fx HEY- ,ig- Efli- 3 - i' J f ?,1 ..r - 1 nu 4 ,,...- 4 I 1 '- . .'H . . . ,,,, . , 4, Z , 'M fm' ':. 'ff fx-gi..--' f ' -- . J ' ,,--g--- -.-w , - 7- ' - 2'? 1f-IL 5.6 ,A as, ua -wvl' ls If 5I I I Q f 1 . I , if N 0 , Q fy Q U R fi i , L I 57 rw ' fa. IQ , Vg. :NL 1 1' Y . W H 'id 0 . ' , 1 wr' 3 O.: '- WW, fx ',A'dn . Q O O rf 'ei . f x. fu? 3: 'Q . :WAR 'i 1 , I ,l O , l X f x f S vf ' ..bH,'X Q 5, fr 915' H , 'llil 252 ':!'s! :' .. .. , . rf,-g .--Ya ,K ,. ,I 2, 1 ,Q ,., i N' 5 95:--,,,: ' ,, ,-.- b..--.. A.-,,...-..n:4 ,. x. , - - -.. if gl! I' 1 J W 4 P 5: f A. ,ff 7 24 SEQ--T, . , .si 1,5 On fhe alerf Homeward Bound - Le+'s make kno'I's! ff. f as A A. .3 W K' xy X it x ,NN .ixvx 'X-f' ' Baker Fire lnporf Fire Dri Il . . Do a good iob, +ha+'s +he Caphaln s +003 54 ' - --1: l i 'Z n ,g ii 5 i A ,..-l -'--'-n '-1. , 11 LCDR A. P. RUSH, USN Medical Ofllcer LTJG B. MALBERG Denfal Ofllcer ,.- .,.............. Rush NU SMUHINI1 ' l Medical and Denial Depar'rmenf job ' r f X N ,.-. Life was never so good i ' . , 4- ' A .1 f v 4 -si 1' 5 'ni ki X K ','.g fax Q H K 1 X I Q 'X ' 'L xx f ,X ,- ' gs.. .,,,-in - 'Nuff in A ,pf -5 Y -,,,.,,,.lw,- V-G.. - ,s,7,.,.:,.,x.sf-..K-.-s-r-,.,' -4.. f -ww- rlqllc vtlricty and tliwrsity uf tlw work of tltc Nletlival and Dental Dcpmtrlmcrtt 1-an ln- ultestvd to lay tlte ntnncrons purposes that it nlnst fulfill ln tllc Slliplnoald pltgtsc ut' its activity. This again becoxnes apparent when we View the work Carried on within the Meditul and Dental Depurtlnent lu' its Lalvoratory and X-Hay t'uc'ilitiv:s. its Upcrnting lloont. TIACLIIIIICIII Ronin. Ward and Pl1u1'1nacy. All of tltis sirnplitivtl tnltls np to tln- main pur- pose and ultintutc goal ot' tht- Klvtlicul and llvntul DCI1dl'lI!1ttIll ulniclt is. lu kc-cp as many IIlt'II at as many Guns as Illdtlf' Days as Possible. Teeth OK, but gums must go 5-Q--. Germ Warfare IHEDICHL HHD DEHTHL fC 'Q-hb...4C FN- Qu- SHORE DUTY!l The Executive Department is one of correspondence, instructions. files, chits, and typewriters. Its physical plant is six small ollices scattered around the ship, but its actual job is much larger, For practically all oflicial paper work must pass through one or more of these omces. The Personnel Ollice is a beehive of activity. It main- tains files of all service records, correspondence, reports,and special requests pertaining to the crew of over 800 men. Leave papers. liberty cards. and the news of the long- awaited shore duty orders or transfers to schools, originate here also. The Captaiifs Ollice transacts the business of the Com- manding Ohicer. Paperwise, this ollice is the heart of the ship receiving, routing, re-routing and ultimately filing all incoming and outgoing mail. The Legal Ollice handles all the records and arrange- ments for Court-Nlartial and Mast proceedings. The Education Ollice coordinates the shipis training program for the various departments. The Educational Ollicer provides training books, lilm and other aids for ad- vance in rate, or courses with USAFI. Chaplain M. U. Ray is the ship's Chaplain. He ar- ranges for the devotions and Sunday services for per- sonnel of the Catholic. Protestant and Jewish faiths. He is responsible for the ship's library and lounge and 3551815 with the Vlielfare and Recreation of the crew, The MAA force is in the uniform of the day all daY, wears shined badges, patrols the ship and acts HS 11 police force in the interest of order, enforcement of regulaf tions and shipboard elliciency and smartness. HDIHIHISTRHTIUH , f ' ' ,gg ,,. ,, D..,.,, F ' in ' ,H Mx Q. I I LT. M. U. RAY, CHC, USN SI1ip's Chaplain LTIJGI M. D. ARCHER USN Personnel Omcer .4- I 5 r,,ff I ' l CHSCLK. F. E. TWOREK. USN SI1ip's Socrefary NOW THIS COURSE HERE . . . ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT ' IQ- -- SMUHING 55 ,I,, ,W , I A - ' -'-V-1-'-r-.,-,-:sf -f.-qv' ,ly .-fp -......w-L.. ..... ..-Nd ...Q-Y W , . -gf: Y: - -' -:fp-,.-..:,..,, W, W' Gr-la. A A y -qs?'5:3::,-a ,5,,,9..,.,,,,,A,,,,, -w-v-v-5:1-,...-.,-.- ...1,,..-.,.f',-..- s 52. ,Q M.:-umm! we-naiiv tbqfka-5:1 .1 X X x 1. .-. X A I- ' a Db.. '. ,, ,, A :I I 1. va. 1 1, 5 ff. Q L . .uf , ix .H an H85 ns. f Q. 4 '2!- j-szuq .1 ' ,Aviv :fYff1if ' - UP AND AWAY! V-I DIVISION BEING INSPECTED 1 - 'Xanga Bar. fb ws-' -7. N ,-. .i-.... -.. vw... ....,,Y.l......A...,,. .xpnffg -f Q. fam: ---rdf: 33 f - f W Hare?? - Halr??? CAPY. BARDWELL RECEIVES THE SEA BUNNY I I IIE E -6 N I L R N , 6' 7' xx Q' I. S , -,- ,f ,v ff., A ,wr 9,-f 'I . M K is I f, I I W!! L 1'-,Ig 'ff ' . ' v' . Alf . oitv ' ? 1 5 I U .g- . rx X Q., . 4 1 fr' .. '. ' -'ff' . - J,-fr ,wi- vunuh. 'fum.w- 14,19 ,ab 4' ii QGJI L 451 . NAVIGATION DEPARTMENT -r 1,-H X 5 ,A gm. BY JUPITER. THIS IS A NEW ANGLE LCDR A N COWART .,-'VA' Y X Navigaiion Officer 'uni-is h. xv!! 1. . f II 4 ' A If x rf, . 9, bfi-1 'Y' ENS. F. C. MILLER R. W. HEWETT Assisianf Navigaior QMC hm WHERE DID YO u ee T YOUR DRWER-5 UCENSE? HHVIGHTIUH Down through the ages man has ever had the de- sire to travel and see beyond the horizon, The science of Navigation carrie as a result of this de- sire together with courage to face the nnknnun.'l'he world was proved to be round not flat, tlharts. Compasses, the sextant, radar and Loran have all resulted from manis desire to get beyond the hori- zon faster yet safely. Vllith all the rnodern aids available to him the modern navigator, as did the Vikings, places his faith in the one aid not de- vised by or dependent upon the inventive genius of mankind-the stars. Therein lies the secret. PLUS OR MINUS TWENTY MILES! ...F , 1 f 1 gf-dl 1 K X, 'L THIS HAS A DIRECT BE ARING 64 ' . A 45 . ,,.,. .1 ,-A r.. -, ' y pq 's f 15' 'N 9-- yf 'df X, . 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V, A H AGIHBN . w , e,,4,,. ATHENS-the twisting ride through Piraeus to the cityg the square. a continental Times Squareg the sidewalk cafes, the King George. the Argentina, the Femina. the Fleet Canteen. and overlooking it all. th'e Acropolis. The changing of the guard at the Kings Palace. the Theatre 'of Dioniseus, the Parthenon. A strange mixture of ancient and mod- ern this is Athens and good liberty. A , I - 9 o l 'N - Q 4 I '4 x.. N, nfl- B T SF A .'sv.:',f L, , ,A ?.w f at X 1 QYQQX WHO DAT? ul' 'IFQV5 5 .ra- OFF TO THE GALLERIES.OF POMPEII -. 'C-all THEY WENT THATAWAY! ,ds .J 5 ,- .. :I:'5',+:' ' 'ml .T l. ..--4 v .Q .X K- . ag ' 3 x, A... , , mi 'HEL I a ' I T ' 1 J . H ' .. :v fn., Y ' A , P-y I A f . Y I f' if J CALIFORNIA PRESS, PLEASE NOTE. iiwrfifii L, -f-Q... , 1 lla F 3090 I I e D NAW! THEY DON'T BUILD 'EM THE WAY THEY USED TO. r ham rf? .1 sggxmg UP THE HILL TO THE ACROPOLIS 1 -.AJR s ' 5 A .I .r W ' i +,.. 1- --1 -' f iii-fl Iyh. 'L QV, I MI :sunny T ,rg no s u Qu no . , V ,. 'i FWF' HH V ulr , 81' 'P , . .id an 'U 'f Q' HI: 1 W' I ,H 1--L'1r- I t . v L f51 5 .SH 1- ,.a-o nu i, ' It V' 5 -v-L., Yljn 4 el . I., -,..,- L Zin- V1' ' f 1 0 5 , , ' . Y. Q. x,Mw I ll lt l 1,1 ,ll '-big! I ' '44 ' I If I M A? l l - -Q . ' 4 ' -f-14 , 1 I A 9 i iJ'. V, . . X .4 ,Jul in .p .xg J nf? .N-,, ' If s !.,g 1- '. I flag- 'MS' ' JA n 1 ATHENS-OLD AND NEW fry hun 1 JJ A ll Fr A- ,I ST. PETER'S: THE MAIN ALTAR '- L45 wa...-wg V' I I ,,,, 1 , fs '4 X I 1... k I ,,,f f gf., M' 'W' f I, I I gf W . , ., 3,,7.., 1, I . A NOW BOYS, HERE YOU CAN SEE... 2' 'S S Tuyxviyvygm, IW, . Q , ,..'5' , 'I ' ,, fm N I SO THIS IS NAPLES? THE SOUARE FACING ST. PETERS. ? ffl: 57 I'5'l-.. i ' ' ' . f.. -xatxgiigiyp HJ Q A TRIUMPHAL ARCH AT POMPEII POMPEH-LOOKING OUT FROM THE FORUM 322- gk M. ' L . 1 A P' ' x 5' . w Sv 9, I. ff T2 1.1 :I H A ,. , O 'l ' '-, n Q fs ',- 11 .- ,l..,, L, - x ,J- 1.- A - v, Tin ' 4 ., A ONCE SUMPTUOUS HOME OF POMPEII l .wi i - E ,., ' - -:a'.....L:La..4.1.4 11 ' '4'- - ' ' ' A.,-4 M, ,,,. ' 4--f- '- ' ww ' ' ' T LCDR. R. L. DANIELS. USN Supply Officer H .XXXX . ,W W ff ff LTlJGl A. D. HADWIN. USNR Ship's Service Officer LTlJGl. L. G. APPELL. USN Disbursing Officer SUPPLU IlEPl. Did you ever stop to think about the material support required to maintain a sea going airlield? Actually it's a very interesting operation which.demandS conscientious effort, service and a wide availability of items ranging from Davis barriers to turbine gears and pork chops to sewing needles. It is there- fore quite obviou' tl t S l D 'N s ia uppy epaitment personnel must perform many varied tasks. The SIBONEY S lf D uppy epartment is organized into four divisions which perform the following functions: S-1 Division-Store ., ' , s ores an issues all ite-ms of general stores and aviation material, If an aircraft bursts a. tire the route to follow is to the aviation ready issue room and then to the storeroom where the issue is made under the direction of an aviation store- keeper. Cups and bowls are needed for the general mess, mimeograph paper is required to publish a directive, and bolts are in demand to repair machinery. The scene shifts from the supply ollice to GSK where a storekeeper takes over and makes the issue. S-2 Commissary Division-Providing the necessary ingredients, planning menus, preparing and serving three meals each day to the crew is the mission of the Commissary Division. The magnitude of this undertaking may be ex- pressed by the fact that three tons of food often goes into the preparation of meals for consumption in one day. This figure also indicates the vast quantity of provisions that must be requisitioned and loaded on board to meet normal requirements. s and Aviation Stores-Requisitions ieceives t d .-wr if X I f , ,,..,.ff -we uw 'ml 5'V'w?g.4.'c.- ,A-r.fiauM.'+.-.. 1 E t X WV' i A 'uf' -4 balm and Sertzce Dzzmon lh d pl I t torn drug store and alQo prowldeb Iaundrw harher t.11Ior I hhl It operateb the clothmg and Qmall tore ese functions are performed hw I p lht 1 I l .L X vi at eabt twu.e each month to the D1 but ln broup who pu lde ner 11 on awaited paydays 5 4 .Stewards Dwzszorz The ODCFHIIOII of the WZIILIIOOIII and olhcet tountrw IS the responslhlhty of the S4 Dnmon 'lhe bupply Department lb another roup reads and eagtr to a wt ln E mamtammg the estabhshed record of bIBONEX POR bLRX IL 1' I I uv ?'PQ' ' 'wf ' 6 1 I I - 'S ,ij Q f 5 3 9 7, I f v .418 gn A 'E G' f S 'ix' gig 5 i I Ai Y L N Q-L at x f x r . 1 ii I FQA ' A J.- as , wx., il M., i ,J QQ S s ., g'lf ' 1 ' :MV S g? NFiY 2'-Kf 'Q N w 13 'lv fv ..w.4..G.lx - L A ' W ,, 'ff VV il, Q A r N f sw 1 i I - Q. Q U -'Mr 1 l 1 1 i i 5- f V 9 Q If iq N Vp, 0 td-lar, I 1 ' gg i iv The Supply Service Department is a mother to the boys away from home. We feecl them. wash their clothes, provide geclunks, soup, cigarettes and presents for the whole family. The Supply Gang is on our ship for uService with ax Smile Im- try hard to alwa s manaffe one and is also here for C the fellows to Uri e about when evervlhinu else is 1: P , . Uoinv 'ust riffht. We exist to serve evcrvone else. rn 1: I o . REFRESHMENT TIME IS CONTENTMENT TIME PRFPAPINFL Th CYDAMD TLJAT KIAUV r-L.n:c'r 1 EVERY DAY IS WASH DAY TRYING TO DUCK THE ISSUE f 5 I 1-5 YUM YUM X, R , . 1 I P W ' T SX' 11 X . 4'-v 1 . ' . Q N9 5 r 5 POINT OF NO RETURN HULIIJAY RUUTINE 75 K E T , 0i'vD!l'.rJKl'lQ P: i!'!il4i'L' , S1 K, En' Q. .. 13 .., CRUISE BOOK STAFF LT. M. U. RAY, CHC, . Ediior-ln-Chief LCDR. V. P. BRASHER . Managing Ediior L'l. H. A. ZOEHRER .. . Asst Managing Eclifor LT. F. M. WALTERS . Phofography P. E. LARRICK. AFC . Phoiographer A. B. CONKLIN, AF3 Phofographer LT. L. CISLO . Ari LCDR. W. A. MURPHY Capiion Writer LT. L. A. MARCKESANO Capfion Wrifer LTJG. G. G. PINK Capfion Wrifer The sfaff is graieful to all who have coopera+ecl, sup- porfed, and ronfribuied fo ihe publicaiion of fhis cruise book. I+ is published for officers and men of ihe U.S.S. SIBONEY al no expense fo fhe government Phofographs are official U. S. Navy phofos and coniribufions of fhe Cfew. A- um -xr-,.,L'Q3 '..., '7r u1l- -f ' aw--Q -Q .M . ,,,. . f- .. Q... .-'Q-, - , ,,. ., ,ul . 1. - , - . ,-,,.., 43 .- . Q., . vu J - U. 1 ,A r A g - - ., -fl' -f , - . U 5 ,. . ' A - so r y . . . : ' '-au. Ls.. ' F ' ' V. ' N V' - , , i ' ' V ' - ,f- 40 - V , ' ' . ' 'M '. I K' fr' .nl , ' . . r r in-qi. -- . - '-' ' .. -ff A f...4 '. '....1f . - Qin ,Q-.M . h I S . ' 4. 9 I F 3 ! 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