Somers (DDG 34) - Naval Cruise Book

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'R l f i Someone once asked, How long have there been BT's ? Well, we're not sure, but when the 'Lord' created the Heavens and the Earth He said, Let there be light. So the BT's requested permission to bring another Boiler in on the Line, To handle the Load. BT3 Robert Grenier BT3 John Landreneau BTFN Ronald Anderson ' I FEI , ri A+' , X, i BT2 Michael Thomas From mid-watch to mid-watch , the Boilermen work long and arduous hours to maintain the firerooms in an operational readiness condition. From the tests conducted daily in the Oil Shack to standing burner watches in the firerooms, the BT's are constantly on the guard against trouble that could hinder the production of steam, which propels the turbines. The BT's have shown their professionalism through tenacious ability to complete their work despite whatever obstacles their oftentimes bewildering work pits against them. The Boilermen are the unsung heroes that enable SOlVlERS to make any commitment bestowed upon her, oftentimes at the expense of personal rest and even Liberty. ,. BT3 Arthur Weir FA James May

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