Steinaker (DD 863) - Naval Cruise Book

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ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT fcontj ENGINE MAN fENj The smooth performance of all internal-combus- tion engines - which play a tremendously important role in powering the planes, boats, and ships of the Navy - is the responsibility of the Engineman. He must operate, maintain and repair internal-combustion engines, operate and maintain auxiliaries, and refrigera- tion and air conditioning equipment. He supervises engine watches, keeps records and reports, and super- vises the work and training of engineman strikers. FIREMAN frm A fireman is called upon to do a great variety of jobs - he must be able to serve as a competent assistant to the petty oflicers holding any of the eleven ratings of the Engineering Department. He must know how to light off boilers, operate pumps, motors and turbines, read gauges, and maintain and clean engines, machinery and compartments. He must also stand security and fire watches, take part in drills and perform general' detail and other duties. I. C. ELECTRICIAN UCD As Naval ships become larger and more complex, the need for the ccConning Oflicern to obtain split- second information from all parts of the ship becomes more and more acute. The I.C. flnterior Communica- tionsj equipment brings him ccthe wordn and it is the responsibility of the I. C. Electrician to keep this equipment m top working order His duties include standing of 1nter1or communications and gyro compass watches maintenance and repair of all I C systems and other lnformation transmitting and receiving ment pubhc address systems and the announcing systems aboard this ship MACHINIST S MATE fMMj The many engines compressors refrigeration and other types of machmery aboard a modern naval vessel require much care and attention. This is the responsibility of the machinist's mate. He must main- tain and operate the main engines for turbinesj, and all the auxiliary engine room and boiler room equip- ment such as pumps, oil purifiers, governors, and reduction gears. He must also make repairs to out- side machinery such as the steering engine, Winches, and anchor windlass. He also operates and maintains the refrigeration and ventilation equipment, two systems which are very essential to the comfort of those who live on board. METALSMITHS Working with metals has become so common- place that we seldom think of its importance. Repair of the ship's hull, Ettings, and machinery is, however, work very vital to the daily upkeep of a naval vessel. His duties include cutting, welding, riveting metal, and the designing and construction of sheet metal equipment such as lockers, trays, and cabinets. Also, together with the Pipefitters and the Damage Control- man, he is responsible for maintaining and repairing the ship's drainage and ventilation systems. PIPE FITTERS CFPQ Naval vessels must invariably contain a very complex piping system to carry the fluids which are piped from one point to another. These systems, to name a few include steam compressed air fuel oll lubricating oil freon and water It IS the duty of the pipe fitter to provide the constant care necessary for the mamtenance of these many systems To carry out to assemble fabricate and repair shipboard machinery and hull piping systems He must also install and repair all valves and fittmgs for the shlp s plumbing system Of course to perform these tasks requires a thorough knowledge of the piping systems and also the technique of repair such as oxyacetulene and arc welding and the use of the ordinary shop and hand tools I I l . I I i , . 7 . , . , Q 0 l I I Q . 7 . . 7 I . V ,' ' 9 - 1 equipment. He also maintains motion picture equip- this duty PTOPCFIYQ it is necesfary for the Pipefitter 9 . 9 I 7 7 I , . 7 . - . 4 7 0 Q . , , 3 7 7 .

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