Steinaker (DD 863) - Naval Cruise Book

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.. 53, 31' 1 Q L A 2 ,ig ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT The engineering plant on our ship is one of the most modern marine propulsion plants in general use today. Our two shafts are capable of pushing the ship through the water with the combined power of six hundred automobiles speeding down the highway with a traflic cop in pursuit. The modern destroyer packs about three times the horse-power of a World War I battleship, and can easily cut through the water at speeds in excess of thirty knots. We all know that the engineers, with their boilers and turbines, make the ship go, but that is only one of the important functions of the engineering department. The ship is habitable because of the many services the engineers provide. We fight ef- fectively because the power for the electronic devices flows from the engine rooms, and in battle, we can ight back after suffering damage because the control of damage is a highly specialized and well organized activity of the engineering department. Consider the fresh water used to satisfy our thirst, cook our food, provide a refreshing shower, and to do the laundry. The engineers are busy operating distilling plants that make fresh water for all of these uses, as well as for the boilers, from the salt water of the ocean. The refrigeration plant, or ice machines as they are referred to aboard ship, are operated by engineers. Through the use of frozen vegetables and meats we eat as well as any land lubber while we are many leagues from a garden and many weeks out of port. Steam generated in the boilers is not only used to turn the main engines, but finds its way at the proper temperature and pressure to the laundry, galley, heating, system, and ship's whistle and siren. Electric power from the turbo generators that hum smoothly in the engine rooms, lights the ship, trains the guns, operates the radar, turns the ventilation fans, and keeps the coffee pots steaming. There are a thousand devices throughout the ship that function because of the power from the boilers. The shipfitters and damage controlmen of the engineering department make the repairs to the hull of the ship and the hull system, such as the fire mains and sanitary systems, Fire-fighting and damage- control equipment must be maintained by this group of versatile repairmen. From this group comes the nucleus of our damage control parties. The engineers also operate and maintain shops that are capable of making emergency repairs to mechanical and electrical equipment, and are used for the routine maintenance that must keep the ship ready to fight at all times. The nerve center for the internal functioning of the ship is the l.C. Room flnterior Communicationsj. Here the circuits for telephones, Nsquawk boxes , and general announcing systems are controlled. Without communications, the situation soon becomes Msnafun. The gyro compass is also located in this nerve center, and without this precise apparatus, modern naviga- tion of the ship or operation of radar controlled guns would be impossible. In short, it may be said that the engineers are concerned with repairs to the hull, maintenance and repairs to all mechanical and electrical devices not specifically assigned to another department, and the operation, maintenance and repair of the main engines, boilers, and their auxiliaries. This job requires the combined skills of nine rating groups specialists. The engineering department plays as important and varied a role as does any group of men aboard ship. Their jobs are some of the many that make our ship one that can wget the job done and do it as well as anybodyw.

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SHIP' S PARTIES Not one, but two. We of the STEINAKER don't do things by half measures giwe had a ship s party on each of two consecutive mghts. In-as-much as one party wasn't sufiicient to accomodate our entire crew, the only logical solution was two. In any case both parties turned out well above our high expectations, and MAH Hands enjoyed a hilarious if not a spectacular evening. . With the excitement and anticipation of the forthcoming parties, the uStinky was a beehive of activity. Ironically enough, it was noted that the activity centered more around personal chores than routine ship's work. Yes, each and every sailor on this uCan ' was determined to be the sharpest article in attendance. Blues were pressed, white hats washed, buttons sewed and shoes meticulously shined, for it was rumored that the Army Hostess Service was furnishing girls. GIRLS, WOMEN, what have you the sailor's first love. The word was passed from ear to ear, shipmate to shipmate so, hence, the beehive of activity. The time: 1930 hours. The place: U.S. Army Canteen QSugar Bowlj, Trieste, F.T.T. This was the spot selected by our Welfare and Recreation Com- mittee for our parties. Faces could be seen peering nervously in the canteen windows. Our anxious early arrivers had shown up and were ustraining at the bit for the doors to open. They did! Begins the fun! The first party was underway. It was unbelie- vable how quickly the house was jammed to capacity. Beer, food and general good humor prevailed. MQuiet Please .... cried a voice over the microphone. MWe would like to commence the evening's entertainmentw. TRIESTE, 'The origin of Trieste is lost in the darkness of ancient times, however, its history began in the year 128 B.C. when the Romans captured the few hamlets on the hill of San Giusto - new the Old splction of the city - which rises from the waters at t e head of the Gulf of T ' t h of the Adriatic Sea. . nes ei at t e north end In 419 B.C. the inhabitants of Trieste were given Roman citizenship, and under Emperor Oetavian gprgustus, Trieste enjoyed an era of prosperity and 1 ization, evidence of which can be seen today in th ' . e ruins of the Roman Theatre only a short rlismncc What's this, a floor show yet? The Welfare Recreation Committee certainly went overboard this ship's party evolution. That's the anything for the boys in blue. In any event, entertainment was wonderful. The female went over exceedingly well due to her talent as comedienne, excellent voice notwithstanding. The Master of Ceremonies, a talented guitarist, seemed to have his slightly tipsy audience perfectly control. Then there came the sharp-shooter , had an amazing eye and could perform miracles a 22 caliber rifle flnfantry materialj. Last but least, the specialty dancer faffectionate little The young lady had a marked effect on Mr. and Mr. Sterner fship's loversj. Amid frenzied removing, handkerchief swipes and speedy in futile attempt to evade the caressing arms of swivel hipped dancer, the two gentlemen decided signs of embarrassment. While on the of talent, credit is due to our own ,I im Cerda Q referred to as Mhiingersi' due to his dexterity 0 ivoriesj, a very fine pianist, for his well-played tuna added much to the evening's entertainment. The second party was, of course, every bit as good, and enjoyed just as much as the first. It may be added that if one were fortunate enough to attend both parties, he would have found the same floor show, and both parties identical in every respect. We, the crew of tl1e STEINAKER, wish t0 extend our sincere thanks and a WELL DONE to the members of the Welfare and Recreation Com-' mittee for their fine job and hard work in arranging our ship's parties. F. T. T. from the waterfront. The inroads of the Barbarilms on the Roman Empire resulted in the of Trieste in the Sixth Century. Many events transposed over tlie years that the history and culture of Trieste, and only 5 of the highlights will be mentioned. In the year Trieste was given to the Archbishop of tl16 Church. Venice dominated Trieste for many and hnally in 1381, a peace was concluded Trieste existed us free und independent for OBE but the nobles, being afraid of further Venice, allowed the city to be united with U10