Steinaker (DD 863) - Naval Cruise Book

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ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT qconrp a All of us on the STEINAKER think that we have one of the best engineering plants in Des Lant, and just to show you, we have packed these pages with pictures of all of us in our engine rooms, fire rooms and shops. Take a look. They are pretty nice places to work, aren't they? A lot of hard work goes into the maintenance of the engineering plant, but we feel it is worth it because the old steam factory has a record of reliability to be proud of, and that extra bright work and clean paint you see had always received a 'well done' at inspections. A The operation and maintenance of the engineer- ing plant, along with other jobs that the engineers do, such as damage control and hull repair, require the efforts of nearly one hundred men. The comple- ment of our department during the Mediterranean cruise was 4, officers and 86 enlisted men. To describe completely the organization that effectively operates this large department would require much space. Briefly, the organization is like this: All of us are a part of the Engineering Department which is headed by the Engineer Officer, Mr. Brodhacker. Then, for administrative reasons - so that the chain of com- mand operates smoother in both directions - there are two divisions. We call one the ccEn division and the other the GRD division. These are really combina- tions of the boiler, main propulsion, auxiliary, repair, and electrical divisions which would be found on a large ship such as a cruiser. The ccEn division, which is headed by Mr. Walter, consists of the main propulsion groups and the boiler groups. Chief Hallam is the group leader for the for- ward engine room and Chief Mitchell has the after engine room. The boiler group is headed by Chief Melendy, assisted by Fulcer and Weisgerber, both boilermen first class, who take charge of the forward and after firerooms respectively. The KRD: division contains the electricians, damage control and repair rates, and auxiliary groups, with Mr. Webster as the division officer. The electricians group leader is Chief Swift. The damage control group - which includes the pipe fitters and metalsmiths group - which includes the pipe fitters and metals- miths is headed by Boyd, pipefitter first class. Chief Hardy is the auxiliary group leader. You will find that all of us in the Engineering Department belong to a special group having ratings that stem from the basic fireman background. fThere are a few exceptions, as always: seamen that only recently transferred to the department and a yeoman who keeps the records in the log roomj. As a fireman apprentice and fireman, a man may be assigned to any one of the five groups in the department. After he has completed an indoctrination at general details and familiarization in one or more of the groups, he is encouraged to strike for a rate to become a specialjggg in one of the ratings. Each of the nine rates which we have in the Engineering Department aboard our ship is herein described so that a better understanding can be had of the jobs that we do as individuals and the overall work of the department. BOILERMAN QBTJ Steam is the propelling agent of all of our large naval ships. The efficient productions of large quanti- ties of energy in the form of steam is the job of the Boilerman. He must operate all type of marine boilers and fireroom machinery, transfer, test and take inventory of fuel and water. He maintains and repairs boilers, pumps, and associated equipment. He serves as a member of a damage control party, supervises steaming watches and is responsible for immediate action in case of boiler or fireroom casualties. He plans, supervises and coordinates these activities under the direction of the Engineer Officer. DAMAGE CONTROLMAN QDCJ The Damage Controlman is truly the Navy's cdack, of all tradesn, for he must be equally adept at fighting fires, carpentry, painting, damage control work, and plumbing. He is also a key man in a damage control party and has as one of his primary responsib- ilities, the maintenance of the watertight integrity of our ship. Naturally, to the damage controlman falls the task of training and coordinationg the repair parties into an effective organization capable of restor- ing the damage of battle and keeping the ship afioat and fighting. During World War ll there were many instances in which our ships remained afloat to out-fight the enemy because damage control parties succeeded in repairing battle damage on the spot. Oil or gasoline fires at sea, which not so long ago sealed the d00Il1 of a ship, are usually brought under control by today'S Damage Controlmen. ELECTRICIAN MATES QEMJ Without electrical power, a modern ship would be almost helpless. lt is the Electrician's Mates' respon- sibility to generate and distribute electricity through out the ship and maintain all electrical equipment the peak of efficiency. His duties include maintenance, and repair of generators, electric Search lights, and the general lighting system aboard ship. In addition to this, the Mate stands engine room watches, during which is responsible for the proper operation of all equipment and control panels.

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