Smalley (DD 565) - Naval Cruise Book

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l i1'st Division Gunnery Deparfmcuf They did a lair share ol, the worlx that was done and had more than their share of the fun. The shipls gunnerls mates. an assortment of shapes, sizes and personalities from all walks of life. after a slow start were soon in cham- pionship form. They take pride in the tact that at no time during the cruise were they assigned a mission they could not accomplish. Not all was work either. The gun shack soon became an oil-duty Social Center. lt was a very rare occasion that saw the piuochlc table vacated or the joe Pot empty. Nlany a sailor's sweet tooth was satiatcd here. as the CMS alter trial and error tlexeloped a lormula for the marurliacture ol lurlge. 'lhe 50-oclcl pounds that 30 Creek orphans consumed on Christmas Day is unite testimony to the success of this formula. ln spite ol these slriplmoarcl clixersions. visits to foreign ports were eagerly awaited. This allorcletl the UNIX the opportunity to pursue their lavorile lrolilnes, i.e., collecting souxenirs 49 their favorite hobbies, i.e. collecting souvenirs and studying first hand the architecture, cus- toms, foods, and beverages of each country. The torpedomen, meanwhile, scraped, painted, adjusted, and calibrated, always awaiting the chance to let one of the fish seek out a target. It meant the cooperation of Elbert, Donohew, XValton, and the others under the supervision of 'gTubesw Power to maintain such a high state of readiness. lt,s a great life if you don't weakeuv was the quote in the Plans of the Day, a reminder which was taken literally by the Underwater Ordnance Division aboard ship. The deck force was always prepared to stand the watches, load the guns, transfer personnel and supplies at sea or recover downed pilots. The hustle of the Smalley boatswains mates and seamen was especially noticeable when we reached a liberty port. .Nt a moment's notice the deck force could rig a highline or lower a whale boat and then work lor long hours on a main deck covered

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