United States Merchant Marine Academy - Midships Yearbook (Kings Point, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 332 of the 1944 volume:

DONJKTC.'D 10 U.5.M.MA. ALIJMMl ASSOC. BV AtE-V-MJ A SAlMS - CLASS OF 44 S6.CT10N T3 - -Z 38 THE LOG BOOK OF THE GRADUATING CLASSES UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY KINGS POINT, NEW YORK TRAINING ORGANIZATION, WAR SHIPPING ADMINISTRATION QTf)t Jflteston of tf)t ®mteb States Jflerdjant JHartne gfcabemp Wo attract a fjigfj tppc of poung American toitb a befinite ambition to become an officer in the ®niteb States iHercbant iflarine; Wo impart to him tfje necessarp acabemic back greunb anb tfje f unbamentals of a practical nautical ebucation essential to a successful career at sea; Wo bebelop in fjim a bigb sense of honor, uprigfjt= ness, anb lopaltp; Wo instill in bint a pribe in bis profession, anb a betermination to upbolb tbe trabitions of tbe jflercbant ittarine; anb Pp effectibe teaching, training, anb guibance, to senb bim forth to bis calling toitb a beep respect anb affection for the ®niteb States iHercbant iHarine Cabet Corps anb its gcabemp. FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT “0T uc 2f he United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, Long Island, New ork is a momentous forward stride in the nation s planned program of maritime progress. Not since enactment by the Congress of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 has there been an event of greater importance to America’s world commerce—either in maintenance of our wartime lifelines or our future peacetime economy. The Academy serves the Merchant Marine as West Point serves the Army and Annapolis serves the Navy. ar has proved to the American people that a strong Merchant Marine, manned by courageous, capable, well-trained officers and crews, is as necessary to the nation as a powerful Army and Navy. This Academy, a fitting monument to those past generations who have handed down so noble a heritage, will spur on present and future generations of our men of the sea to even greater achievement. It will equip them to he skilled navigators and engineers, worthy of the great vessels they will sail—men of whom all Americans will be proud. To them and their ships our people pledge their confidence and support to the end that the American Merchant Marine shall truly befit a nation of our Stature. (Part of letter to Admiral E S. Land September 8, 1943) VICE ADMIRAL EMORY SCOTT LAND, USN, (Ret.) t e ty lem c vi t e fjya ctuctttinfj C ciU . . . This yearbook of the United States Merchant Marine Academy is indicative of the progress which has been made in our country in developing the finest Merchant Marine in the world. W hen, in 1938, the L nited States Maritime Commission established the L nited States Merchant Marine Cadet Corps, it was with tlie pur- pose of training sound professional merchant officers. We no longer need depend on words to indicate the progress made. The United States Merchant Marine Cadet Corps through its Cadet-Midshipmen and graduates has shown by actions that our future Merchant Marine will he staffed with officers thoroughly trained in the traditions of our merchant fleet and in the best modern operational practices. This is indeed the commencement of new and greater achievements for each graduate in a world that will look to our country for assist- ance for many years to come. All of you should he ambassadors of good will when your ships visit foreign ports. As officers in American vessels, remember well the principle of loyalty, leadership, and integrity given you by the Academy. our horizon is limitless if you will keep your objective and continue to study and to work hard in your chosen profession. I wish you every success and good fortune. VICE ADMIRAL, USN, (Ret.) Administrator, War Shipping Administration Chairman, United States Maritime Commission II . . THE SEVEN SEAS FOR A CAMPUS . . . We Cadet-Midshipmen have been most for- tunate. While pursuing the studies and gaining the experience necessary for our chosen pro- fession. we saw many strange places, and the ways of many peoples, of which we had read and heard. We saw them against the vivid background of a world at war . . . The Persian Gulf, Casablanca, London, Murmansk, the Solomons, and many others, large and snjall. Some ports were blackened by bombs, some the battlegrounds of bitterly-locked armies. Some ports were untouched, seemingly far removed from the violence of war. To these places we came, delivered our cargoes, and sailed on. Places on the map we never knew existed became as familiar as our neighboring cities at home. While this panorama of the world was un- folding. the pages of our sea projects grew thicker and thicker. Until at last properly supplied with the practical background, we came ashore for the final wind-up, the nine months of advanced academic training at the Academy. Now the long haul is completed. With our licenses and commissions, and proud- ly displaying our diplomas, we go forth again. Older and wiser, with more ports to make, more things to learn, more ships to sail and vital cargoes to carry, ready to pit our training against the sea and the enemy who would drive us from it. The seven seas, our campus and proving ground, is now our domain. - • . —il THE SEVEN SEAS FOR A CAMPUS our neighboring cities at home. While this panorama of the world was un- folding. the pages of our sea projects grew thicker and thicker. Until at last properly supplied with the practical background, we came ashore for the final wind-up, the nine months of advanced academic training at the Academy. Now the long haul is completed. With our licenses and commissions, and proud- ly displaying our diplomas, we go forth again. Older and wiser, with more ports to make, more things to learn, more ships to sail and vital cargoes to carry, ready to pit our training against the sea and the enemy who would drive us from it. The seven seas, our campus and ' proving ground, is now our domain. We Cadet-Midshipmen have been most for- tunate. While pursuing the studies and gaining the experience necessary for our chosen pro- fession. we saw many strange places, and the ways of many peoples, of which we had read and heard. We saw them against the vivid background of a world at war . . . The Persian Gulf, Casablanca, London, Murmansk, the Solomons, and many others, large and snjall. Some ports were blackened by bombs, some the battlegrounds of bitterly-locked armies. Some ports were untouched, seemingly far removed from the violence of war. To these places we came, delivered our cargoes, A and sailed on. Places on the map we never knew existed became as familiar as «VERBA Cadet-Midshipman Frederick R. Zito saved the life of a seaman who became entangled in the boat falls in aban- doning their fast sinking ship. In doing this he climbed hand over hand from an awaiting lifeboat to extricate this man who was hanging head down. Both fell in the water and were rescued. Cadet-Midshipman Elmer C. Donnelly while on the same ship as Cadet-Midshipman Vannais volunteered to enter the hold of the flaming vessel and until ordered to leave due to the numerous explosions labored to bring the fire under control. Shown with Cadet-Midshipman Don- nelly at the presentation of the award are Captain Giles C. Sledman. LSNR. Superintendent and Captain P. C. Mahady, USNR. Commandant of Cadet-Midshipmen. iii Cadet-Midshipman Phil C. Vannais’ ship was subjected to a bombing attack by enemy planes. Bomb fragments pierced the hull, and the cargo of high octane gasoline exploded. With flames 200 to 300 feet high, Vannais volunteered to go aboard with a handful of others and combat the inferno, bringing the fire under control. Cadet-Midshipman William L. Thomas returned to a torpedoed engine room to rescue a blind and mangled shipmate. He then lowered this man over the side, strapped to a small liferaft. and swam along side this raft for 20 hours in shark infested waters until picked up. Cadet-Midshipman Walter G. Sittmann volunteered to go aft with the radio operator and cut the mooring lines when a blazing ammunition ship tied next to them at a dock was hit during an air-raid. This courageous act resulted in saving the lives of many others and valuable supplies. 17 ¥ f HIM 20 CAPTAIN GILES C. STEDMAN, USNR, SUPERINTENDENT (J am happy to see this Academy yearbook. By reference to it •many will enjoy the memories of tlie fellowship and spirit of Kings Point. My gratitude and thanks are expressed to the yearbook staff and aides for the ingenuity, co-operation and work which have made this volume possible. All the more credit is due because graduations have been periodic and frequent as required by the war effort. To you, the graduates listed herein, as well as to those who have preceded you and the many who will follow, is entrusted the future of American shipping. ou are members of one of the heartiest groups of men in the world—the fraternity of those who go down to the sea in ships. oil will he officers and representatives of our great nation in many ports not visit- ed by official consuls, ou are ambassadors of good will. Go forth, therefore, as worthy ambassadors representing a bountiful and democratic nation, inculcating our ideals of free- dom. enterprise, achievement and good will. May God bless and prosper you in this great task. CAPTAIN, USNR, SUPERINTENDENT CAPTAIN EDWARD MACAULEY, USN iRet’d) Deputy Administrator in Charge of Training War Shipping Administration Commissioner, United States Maritime Commission COMMODORE TELFAIR KNIGHT Assistant Deputy Administrator for Training War Shipping Administration CAPTAIN J. H. TOMB, USN I Ret d I First Superintendent United States Merchant Marine Academy (1942-1943) 22 COMMANDER A. O. BRADY, USNR Assistant Supervisor and Operations Officer, USMMCC LT. CMDR. E. S. HOCHULI, USNR Assistant Supervisor and Educational Officer, USMMCC CAPTAIN R. R. McNULTY, USNR Supervisor, United States Merchant Marine Cadet Corps LT. C. C. WOLFINGER Aide to the Commandant COMMANDER H. V. NERNEY Executive Officer LT. J. E. KELLY Public Relations Officer LT. CMDR. W. W. MaeKENZIE Head. Department of Basic Training ENSIGN J. Q. SCANLIN Assistant to Executive Officer COMMANDER J. K. GALLEHER Administrative Officer •mu : COMMANDER C. P. GEHRIG Finance Officer ■ iwumi COMMANDER R. S. MECKLEM Supply Officer Kill 6 • iiwimm LT. CMDR. F. B. TYMOSKO Marine Equipment Officer LT. CMDR. A. V. LOCKWOOD LT. J. G. GRUTGEN Head. Department of Public Works Commissary Officer LT. H. PHILLIPS Assistant Administrative Officer 27 CAPTAIN B. TENNEY Senior Medical Officer Patten Hospital, the newest addition to the Academy, with its modern equipment and competent staff headed lay Captain Tenney, is one of the most modern hospitals of its type. Besides being one of the most necessary units of the Academy, it also enjoys the most pleasant suroundings on the grounds. Spacious lawns, ample shade trees and beautiful flower gardens assist in providing the quiet and solitude so conducive to rapid convalescence. Front Row: Ens. H. E. Notarianni, Lt. Cmdr. R. J. Nelsen. Lt. Cmdr. C. W. Rainey. Captain B. Tenney, Jr.. Lt. Cmdr. W. D. Deuell. Lt. Cmdr. C. S. Frye, Jr., Lt. H. H. Babcock. Back Row: Lt. H. C. Chase. Lt. R. J. Baldwin, Lt. K. E. Schoman. Lt. C. C. Baker. Lt. G. A. Bray. Lt. J. F. Higginson. 29 LT. COMMANDER L. W. MADDEN Senior Chaplain LT. I. S. POLLARD Associate Chaplain THE CHAPLAINS—What memories those words bring to mind. The day your mother was ill and you had no money for train fare—the week your parents were com- ing to visit and you could find no place for them to stay—the time you had the family troubles and needed advice—the eleventh week when you were worried about your grades and had to talk to someone—tlie divine services you enjoyed so much and which helped you over the grind—then again the happy day when you marched under the crossed swords with the one and only. Yes, who arranged for the train fare, found a place for your parents to stay, gave the sound advice, supplied the encouragement, provided the church serv- ices, pronounced the vows, and kept your mind in con- trol of your body and your spirit in control of your mind . .' . THE CHAPLAINS. LT. W. J. KENEALY Associate Chaplain 31 w LT. C. W. FERRIS Ships Service Officer % LT. (jgi J. F. NILAN Bandmaster II II 1 LT. R. E. SALMAN Regimental Officer LT. ijgi G. C. BROWN Assistant Regimental Officer 32 T ■Lllk Regiment of Cadet-Midshipmen is the backbone of the Cadet Corps. Every effort from tlie Supervisor on down is made with the one idea of improving and maintaining the standards of the Regiment. These efforts as viewed separately present a many-sided aspect. The pageantry of tlie reviews, the ceremony of the change of command, tlie glamour of the Regimental dances, the formality of Captain's Inspection, the suspense of tlie athletic events, the intensity of the course, the gaiety of tlie entertainments, and the solemnity of graduation—all of these have a direct relation to the standard of the graduate. LT. (jgl B. E. GILLISS Welfare and Recreation Officer c, 1 ■ imiKiii LT. J. H. KERR 0. in C. Furuseth Receiving Unit LT. I jgl R. S. CARTER Third Banalion Officer e V. LT. (jg) W. McCUMBER Second Battalion Officer ENSIGN R. B. KELLOGG Jr. Aide to Superintendent ENSIGN H. HANSEN First Battalion Officer 33 y ! A A V A Change of Command M A’JLARCHING in trim step to the thrilling beat of the drum, the Regiment of Cadet-Midship- men troops on to the drill-field every Saturday come spring, summer and fall and then proceeds to dazzle the grandstand populace with splendid parade ground maneuvers and feats of the feet to startle the eye. With a mighty roar that bel- lows majestically across the field, the Cadet Regimental Commander shouts the order PASS IN REVIEW!” and company by company, bat- talion by battalion, the white trousered, blue- jacketed Cadet-Midshipmen march by the reviewing stand in unswerving ranks and with the awesome mechanical precision of movement of toy soldiers on parade. The Regiment of Cadet-Midshipmen, an efficient military outfit officered by the Cadet- Midshipmen themselves, is made up of three battalions of six companies each. Commands of trust within the Regiment are held by quali- fied Cadet-Midshipmen of proven leadership and demonstrated merit and their Cadet-Mid- shipman Officer rank is denoted by pin-stripes of gold. Fortunate indeed is the Cadet-Midshipman Officer of today who, because he is now trying his hand at discharging responsibilities of trust, will he an all-the-inore competent Merchant Marine Officer of tomorrow. Captain’s Inspection THE REGIMENTAL STAFF Front Row: Cadet-Midshipmen W. C. Gibson, Adjutant; W. R. Kitchen, Com- mander; C. H. Yates, Security Officer. Rear Row: Cadet-Midshipmen R. B. Merritt, Transportation Officer; E. J. Kusel, V elf are and Recreation Officer; G. F. Harrison, Communications Officer; N. A. D’Arcangelo, Commissary Officer; W. E. Otto, Chief Petty Officer. Alice Marble and Mary Hardwick Marlene Dietrich Joan Davis, Jack Haley and cast Dinah Shore Joan Davis Akim Tamiroff Well, the long haul is over, gang, and it's been some experience. As the coffee pot boils and we reminisce on our next trip out, we'll never forget those rare notches that marked our individual oars as we pulled through together. There’s “Synthetic Joe Sauer, the man with the Last of the Mohicans hair- cut. Petrowsky, the Russian with the blunderbuss probiscis who kept the first deck of Murphy from dreaming with the snoring . . . “Beady-eyed Stefanco, nemesis of the sirloin, yelping. Pass the meat! , at chow . . . Graziano, the Brooklyn Bulldog, putting the hoys to sleep with his dukes and his imitations of F.D.R......Ole “Snuffy” Abbott, grandpa of the section, who never lost an argument and never won . . . Hastie, the moral kid, who kept us in stitches when the going was rough. And . . . “Archimedes” Makrides confusing the boys with his calculus and his angle Theta . . . Santucci, blubbering the circumstances of his last offense to Mr. Moos . . . Frank “Not-so-hatra” Valenti, whose singing reminded us of a wart hog calling to its mate . . . McCormick, the only man who could throw a headlock around a jelly fish and make it stick . . . Big Jim Coonen. the guy with a 3.5 plus drowning himself for four lengths of the pool . . . Swanberg, custodian of the midnight oil in the baggage locker . . . “Pickle Puss’ Olsen, sneaking a nap under his hunk on the O.D. during study, waking up at 4 a.m. with a sore hack. Finally . . . Kreiger, the hoy who'll supply the vacuum on his ship . . . “Cecile” Lewis, the yachtman tossing oars . . . Coffey, the hen-pecked one, sprinting for that liberty bus . . . Syron, the Sultan, who always had an extra “blind” from his harem to lend you for the evening . . . Ball. Syron’s “Shadow” . . . W iemer, the reason why Creat iNeck girls are off the street at 6 p.m. . . . Parr, the boy with the shape of an evaporator doing squat thrusts in calisthenics . . . Crittenden, expounding on the Otto cycle in Diesel class. HAROLD W. BALL Inglewood. California JOHN E. COFFEY Brooklyn. New York ROY C. CRITTENDEN Portland. Oregon ANTONIO V. GRAZIANO Brooklyn, New York EDWARD W. HASTIE New York. New York 43 ALFRED H. KRIEGER Phoenix. Arizona l WILLIAM H. LEWIS, JR. Newburg, New York CONSTANTINE MAKRIDES Washington, D. C. I ROBERT N. McCORMICK New York, New York EDWARD H. J. OLSEN Jamaica, New York ORVILLE O. PARR Shelbyville, Illinois 44 ALEXANDER M. PETROWSKY New London, Connecticut BERNARD J. SANTUCCI Evanston, Illinois HILL E. D. SWANBERG Chicago, Illinois CHARLES A. SAUER Columbus, Ohio GEORGE M. STEFANCO Garfield, New Jersey HENRY P. WIEMER Bronx, New York JOHN J. SYRON Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania FRANCIS J. VALENTI Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -V- V, -' Seems like a long time, almost two years for some of us, since we stood at the Academy gate with the anonymous title of “prelims” ringing in our ears. Everybody gave us a “hard time” but the weeks passed quickly and we were soon sewing our sea hags. Remember, the first day we reported to our ship. How we stumbled up the gangway witli enough gear for a two-year cruise. The look the 1st Assistant and Chief Engineer gave us when we confidently informed them we were the new Cadets. We were all set to run the main engine that first week out, hut soon discovered as coffee-makers, for a while, we were in our own right. However, it wasn’t long before the brine accumulated and we were salts of the Globe. That last week afloat we completed our sea projects, and then hack to the Academy where the “de-salting” process really began. The first few weeks started in much the same manner that evaporator coils are cleaned by willing wipers or ambitious Cadets. From throttles to pencils, a rapid transition. During our Academy careers, most of us were concerned with what could be done with all the spare time we received, from 2045 to 2100! Some ingenious section-mate applied himself industriously to searching out new names for the crew. With apoligies to the well-meaning parents, we give with a few of 126’s sobriquets. Some seem more similar to monickers on a Brooklyn police blotter like “Pretty Boy” Herbst, “Brooklyn AT Quern, “Dumbo” Dombrowski, “Got- an-angle” Haran, Gullet Head” Malar, “Face” Doyen, Shorty” Wagner, and “Clammy” Hricinak. Others were of a plane much as ‘Weedy” Weidig, “Poik Chops’ Bowman, “Scoop ’ Tucker, and “Vacuum Block” Butler. We look back today and wonder how we made it. As graduate officers, a lot wiser in the ways of the sea, we are determined to carry the reputation of the Academy to an enviable position throughout the maritime world. RUSSELL T. BUTLER Suffolk. irginia JOHN DOMBROWSKI Florida. New York CHARLES R. DOWELL Eldon. Iowa SERGE J. DOYEN Fishers Island. New York MATTHEW C. DREXLER South Ozone Park, New Y ork V, ROBERT E. GEHRING Berea, Ohio WILLIAM F. CERAGHTY Jersey City. New Jersey ALLEN E. F. HARAN Brooklyn. New A ork 50 JOHN T. HERBERT Daytona Beach. Florida FREDERICK W. HERBST Jersey City. New Jersey MICHAEL D. HRICINAK Philadelphia. Pennsylvania WALTER MALAR Ansonia. Connecticut - Ci 1 C Vv 'C J DONALD MANN Los Angeles, California GEORGE MERITZ New York, New York THEODORE A. ROTHSCHILD North Bergen. New Jersey ERNEST E. TUCKER New York. New York ROBERT WAGNER Hazleton. Pennsylvania Ul.LU.., . . DONALD H. WEIDIG Ozone Park, New Jersey .1 w ection 131 Amphitrite has smiled her approval so Murphy Hall, our home for nine months, will soon be a memory. For the final room check . In 2303 was Roy Barlow, “The Hook,” Long Island’s one man chamber of commerce, Eddy “The Screw” Rothenberg, and Stanley Kagen ’ Zwicke, rebels who claimed Sherman’s march to the sea was a retreat! The fourth hoarder was Ed Cosgrove noted for his foghorn blare and lack of hair. Retreat 2307 included Fred “Steeplehead” Eolger. who asked more questions and got less answers than anyone, and “Smilin’ Jack” Sweeney, who featured the Chaplin walk with the stilt illusion. Next, was “Navy Joe” Brogan, who’ll he in when the next war begins. Those that called 2309 home were Harry Krautzmcyer” Burrichter, who believed the best spot outside of Philadelphia was South Philly. Gale The Ferret” Rutter, who left the Academy twice; the first time to get his Coast Guard pass, the second when he graduated, and Harold “Vladimir the Terrible” Petersen, whose painting ability w'as surpassed only by his knack of dishwash- ing. In upper sack twro was Glen Cheek whose main study was “Family Life— Will it Work?” Cell 2315 held Johnny McIntyre, The Yoggie,” and Jim The Ginny” Furnanz, the weight lifting hoys. Jim Spider” Haran. who featured the physique, and Ole Danny Beaver” Kern, whose virtues of good fellowship were only exceeded by his vice of letter writing, completed the quartet. The East ran 2322. Harry V ildhair ” Klinger, at his worst 0600 Monday and his best 1600 Saturday, wras tiie coxswain. Stroke oar was Elmer Bull” Relim, who is still waiting for tlie day the merchant marine will start a branch of the air corps. Glen “Chick” Chandler completed the crew. He wras the happiest, unhappy tar in the section; the reason lives at 25 New Street, King- ston, New York. Around the corner in 2329, we had Jack “Chaffev” DeBlock, the boy with the eyes like sunsets, Ralph Ignatz” Catts, whose home town population dropped 5 ° c when he left, and Fat Sam” Galstan. Big Chief” Hilton. Carlsbad, New Mexico’s first son, and the first to graduate as an M. P. O., brought up the rear. By himself, the hermit of the hang, was Bill Buddah” Ball, whose chief worry was w hy he wasn’t worried. Completing our check, the cadet-midshipman officers were led by Ronald “The Frog ’ Harp, whose partiality for the an- thropoid family was only surpassed by his partiality for the mir- rors. J. J. “Vitamin” Dagenhardt. who specialized in big time activities and mandatory statements, and Tom James, Effi- ciency Ike,” whose hobbies were knocking out 4.0’s and harass- ing the nursing profession somewhere in Pennsylvania. s WILLIAM H. BALL, JR. Kingston, New York ROY E. BARLOW Sea Cliff. New York JOSEPH A. BROGAN, JR. Richmond Hill. New York HARRY C. BIRRICHTER Drexel Hill. Pennsylvania RALPH L. CATTS Frederica. Delaware GLEN T. CHANDLER Kingston, New York 4 UJJJXI , V ' 4 y. LI 1L1UI RONALD R. HARP Wichita, Kansas THOMAS J. HILTON Carlsbad, New Mexico _______I 4 N JAMES Y. KERN Vancouver. Washington THOMAS E. JAMES Edward ville. Pennsylvania JOHN P. MrINTYRE Altoona. Pennsylvania HARRY A. KLINGER Croydon. Pennsylvania ELMER F. REHM Rosedale. New York JACK K. SWEENEY Chicago, Illinois STANLEY F. ZWICKE New Orleans. Louisiana 60 I r 1 61 Tliis is our last day hoys. B-135 is about to hit the road.” Before we go. a few notes for posterity. “Epaulette” Shaw, our pride and keeper, famous for his dashes to Flush- ing. Then Mike Earnest, with his well kept note hooks. Eddie Condon of the “House of Better Values.” “Scotty” MacNeill with the military posture and bagpipes. Burton with his habit of asking questions right before class ended. “Danny Boy” Andes the hard worker from the West, and Zimmerman with his 4.0 and “cracker barrel” philosophy. “Aye, Aye” Seller, the section’s brain child, who once set a chronometer and gained the everlasting admiration of his skipper. Rob Rawlings our quietest member who insisted the “Wabash Cannon Ball” stopped in Kansas City much to the amusement of Tennessee T” Ragon who knew it was a street car run in Boliver, Tennessee. John Eck. our brighter light, who sailed with Tom O’Reilly on the “Mul- ligan Stew.” Bobby Coe, another midwesterner, who won the blue ribbon for being the first to finish all the exams. “Swede” Johnson, funnyman and jokester. A1 Hougaard who caused many an MPO to stutter at roll call. J. A. Gargano who developed a hatred for Academy chairs. A] Franzon the Jersey Kid who was an expert on blood thirsty mosquitos. Anderson who could fall asleep any time, anywhere, and still not miss a thing. Bill Citti -a city hoy good for plenty of four owes. A1 Arellano first to get his ticket. Masterson who thought the sun rose in L. A. and set in Frisco. Jennings the oak that grew in Brooklyn. Swarth who spent a small fortune for postage stamps writing to his “ever loving.” Carter the best ornament “Ye Beekman Towers” ever possessed. And to complete the roster, “Our Bill” Tog- netti who gets the nicest piece of cake for his modesty and efficiency. So its Farewell Alma Mater” and may we he worthy of thy name. (■ ALBERT ARELLANO San Francisco, California LESTER A. BI RTON Riverton, New Jersey WILLIAM B. CARTER Berkley. California WILLIAM J. CITTI New York. New ork EDWARD I. CONDON Charleston. South Carolina ROBERT E. COE Fort Scott, Kansas aMMSW RODNEY C. EARNEST Seattle, Washington JOHN E. ECK Gastonia, North Carolina ALVAR G. FRANZON Laurence Harbor, New Jersey JOSEPH A. GARGANO Newark, New Jersey r ■?- i ■ tiwi ALVIN S. HOUGAARD Racine. Wisconsin CHARLES R. RAWLINGS Kansas City, Missouri %W ADRIAN A. SELLER Phoenix, Arizona DAVID S. SWARTH Bronx, New York GEORGE T. SHAW Paeilic Palisades, California I 66 WILLIAM B. TOGNETTI San Francisco, California CLINT C. ZIMMERMAN Scottsbluff, Nebraska Jf It is not hard to understand why a section is tlie most united body of men in tlie regiment. After living, studying, quarreling, suffering, working, eating and sharing each others troubles and problems for nine months, they have to he. We are proud of our section and its accomplishments, men like “Star McKinstry with his 3.6 G. P. A. Mack met with the deck one day so now we call him Scar McKinstry. And our three-striper. Belli, with an iron hand and a heart as big as the sea he’ll sail on. Our section leader Jones who raised his superheat ten degrees every time we got a hot hearing. Our two-striper Rivers with his never failing yarns and Joe College” personality. W e shall always remember Allred, our New Mexico shipmate, for his seri- ousness and stern look. Anderson for his section queen girl friend and his typewriter, Banghart for his generosity and never failing smile, Bonnabel our Southern gentleman for his colored drawings and poison ivy, Red Aducat for his in” with Mr. Strobel our electricity instructor. Patty” Daniels who fell in love with South America. Ebers our little big shot, his efficiency and cartoons, Baron” Eller for his chivalry and political affairs, Parson” Klein our Boston buddy for figuring out the situation and his walk, Koven for his rocking chair stride and ponies,” Handsome D. F. Morton and the California fugitive for his women and squeals, “Skinny” Oley our athletic friend with the body beautiful, Gorbacz our baseball fan with his concern for the “ anks,” Ottavino, Brooklyn's gift to women. Rickman for his humor and New Jersey queen. P. M.) Schlanger our brainy Chicago pirate for his yarns and knowledge. “Hollywood Al” Seeglitz for I iis physique and good looks. V ehlau for his beautiful convertable and baseball ability. eber for his canteen hangouts and friends. Windley our liberty hound for going ashore on a heaving line. oudal for his appreciation of one AVE. HERMAN R. ADUCAT Marlton, New Jersey ALVIN E. ALLRED Silver City, New Mexico CLARENCE M. ANDERSON I'nion, New Jersey CHARLES E. BANGHART Douglaston. New York JOSEPH A. BELLI Clifton, New Jersey HENRY J. BONNABEL, III Slidell, Louisiana , i_, CARL A. DANIELS Staten Island. New York CHARLES M. EBERS Parkanack Lake, New Jersey - i ijjj.ua. ROBERT L. ELLER East Orange, New Jersey HENRY F. GORBACZ Brooklyn, New York GEORGE R. JONES Ironton. Ohio FREDERIC W. KLEIN Newton Center, Massachusetts LUDOLPH O. KOVEN Riegelsville, Pennsylvania HOWARD R. McKINSTRY Vallejo, California 70 71 MORRIS R. RIVERS Milwaukee, Oregon ■ SAMUEL M. SCHLANGER Chicago, Illinois CHARLES R. WEBER Woodside, New York WILBUR WEHLAU Woodhaven, New York � $- S'. ..'v . L.2 J.II.U.L 72 ALBERT H. SEEGLITZ. JR. Hollywood. California Jf w ection 141 B-141 was our section. They were no different from any other section in most respects. One of the section’s outstanding accomplishment was the ability to out-argue and out-gripe about anything and everything. Vi e refought every battle of the Civil War and orld ar I. tore down and rebuilt the govern- ment’s foreign and domestic policys, rehashed every major event of the last decade, and denounced and defied, almost without exception, every regimental order and regulation put out in our time here. Our section battle cry was “They can't do this to us”, hut they could and they did. The section is justly proud of the 3.4 final average, the top man in the section and winner of the Baily Award being Boh Damon. The section’s contribution to the Navy con- sisted of two of our cadet-midshipman officers, Battalion Commander . G. Simpson and Sub-company Commander L. F. Dow. Boom 1221 was famous for its romantic interests. It’s occupants Boh Damon, Jack Harris, and Howie Lynch were spurred on to greater things by Dave “Lover” Atkinson. The standard remark to he used when the mail failed to arrive or a particularly depressing regimental ordei was issued, was originated and frequently quoted by the immortal Howie” Lynch, and consisted of “God will punish them”. This may have been true; however it did little to improve the morale of the parties concerned. The section’s cautious ventures into the financial aspects of the sport of horse racing were zealously guided by John “Parenthesis” Gotimcr. Our own one striper, John Tiger” Gabel, was also active in various fields of financial endeavor and for the most part quite successful. R. A. Brooks spent most of his time in a vicious circle between the can- teen, tlie telephone switchboard in the recreation hall, and the sick hay. Jim “Ham” Hamilton, wolf of Rockaway Beach, was a joy and a boon to the sec- tion, along with his room-mates, Don “Happy” Graham, the Massachusetts Fisherman, and Loris “Rock” Dow. The acrobatics performed in their room almost cost “Ham” a fractured skull. If you want some really choice information about “Ham”, ask him about his tenth week leave at “Jug hind”. Room 1215, “The House of Characters”, drew down num- erous commendations, thanks to constant urging by Jerry Leahey, Illinois’ Mighty Mite, of his room-mates, “Mac” McGlauflin, the Madman from Maine, Pat “Sho-Nuff” Hester, and Richard Snow Pond, New Rochelle’s gift to King’s Point, in spite of Pond’s ability to lie anywhere hut in the room when it was time to clean. Robert “Bashful” Tanner, completes the section. Never will his smiling face and cheery personality be forgotten. It’s all over now. e came—we staved—we If ave. s DAVID ATKINSON Philadelphia. Pennsylvania RICHARD A. BROOKS Ann Arbor. Michigan ROBERT E. DAMON Council Bluffs, Iowa LORIS F. DOW Minneapolis. Minnesota 1 ■ I III Ili: li JOHN D. GABEL Detroit. Michigan 75 JOHN C. GOTIMER St. Albans, New York f 76 JOHN J. HARRIS Glendale, California JAMES P. HESTER Mount Carmel. South Carolina BHMBB DANA E. McGLAUFLIN Presque Isle. Maine RICHARD S. POND New Rochelle. New York I i WILLIAM G. SIMPSON Pass Christian. Mississippi ROBERT D. TANNER Rockville Centre. New York On December 3, 1943, the U. S. Merchant Marine Academy was blessed with the arrival of a group of ■‘Salty individuals who shortly after became known as Section B-145. After being indoctrinated, they were transferred to the comfortable cubicles of Palmer Hall. Time went on and the “Salts” began to acquire some claim to fame. In the field of sports, Theodore “Blonde Gargantua” Laing terrorized the con- testants in the 160-pound class of the wrestling tournament as he grappled his way to the Kegimental championship. John Moynihan showed his Gallic heels to the other contestants in the Regimental track meet. Robert “Spider” Lense splashed to first place in the hundred meter race at the East-West meet. In other pursuits Red Shields shone in the first Academy debate. Jerry Behan became a good man to have on your side in matters debatable. Jim Resop became famous for his after Review talks as a Company Commander. Jerome W einer was quite a reporter and rose to be a news editor of Sound Off. Lee Silver was the enlightening authority of swing and “hep-cats.” Oscar Haines furnished plenty of entertainment as guitar solo and leader of the C M band. Bill Miller proved to be the pride of Scio. Kenneth Lockett, shared top honors for “pleasantest disposition” with Bill Hampton, the San Francisco patrolman. “Long John” Welch had the market cornered on middle names. “Shuskababa” Asadoorian, was the section “Clark Gable.” Ralph “Laughing Boy” Pruett, Frank Barth the “Happy W arrior,” and “Hard but Fair” Neidlinger together with Resop, rose to be Company Commanders. “True Blue” Abbes, “Slow but Sure” Dickson, and Louis “Satch” Francis were principals in the Merchant Marine—Navy argu- ments. And last but not least. Bill Millett, who as our beloved section leader re- ceived excellent training as a diplomat, politician, chaplain, etc. FRANKLIN L. BARTH, III Farmingdale. New York JEREMIAH G. BEHAN Brooklyn, New York j : WILLIAM M. DICKSON Burlington, Iowa 1 r LOUIS P. FRANCIS Oakland, California K :: t t ■ • i OSCAR W. HAINES. JR. Plainfield, New Jersey WILLIAM E. HAMPTON Novato, California '82 RAYMOND E. MILLER Seio. Oregon WILLARD T. MILLETT Oakland, California JOHN I). NEIDLINGER Los Angeles, California RALPH R. PRUETT Manor, Pennsylvania FRANCIS J. RESOP St. Louis Park. Minnesota WILLIAM C. SHIELDS Inglewood. California 83 • I II I Dec. 10, 1943—Remember that date. Besides being just three days after Pearl Harbor Day it was also the day that Section B-147 entered the yawning gates of the Academy to be swallowed up into the feared hut eagerly anticipated routine of the regiment. With a brave yet idiotic grin on our faces we stowed our gear and set out to meet the new routine halfway. We didn’t have to; it met us all the way. Here are a few of the things that stand out more vividly than the rest in our minds. Bartlett playing superman in the gym—Christensen dashing up to the gates in a cab the last few seconds before liberty expired—DeDonato the only man to go through the Academy without standing a watch—Duffy trying to steer our monomoy with a sweep oar—Engleson rushing madly up to see the in- structor—Hale and “BOOPSY”—Kalpousos eagerly asking for more work— Lewis praising the virtues of the South—Mohler looking hurt when he gets caught—Pianpiano’s smiling countenace to uphold optimism—Preusch keep- ing the instructors guessing as to his questions and Reinhardt keeping the in- structors wondering as to his—Providakes shouting It isn’t fair”—Ray and his poker face—Riddle wandering around the barracks—Rolfe getting up enough ambition to sharpen his pencil—Roubian and the time diagram— Urdahl, our salty little Squarewegian—Wilkins and his wisecracks—Sitts, our marlinspike genius—Lett and his good friends in the lab—and last hut not least, Wagner the man you always looked up to because of his six feet two. Thus we all leave with the same smile we wore when we came in; not without regret as we turn the page on this portion of our lives, and start the chapter on the “Great Upward Struggle.” May we meet again and talk over the days in Palmer Hall. KENNETH N. ENGLESON Baltimore. Maryland GEORGE E. HALE Woodside. New York DAVID S. KALPOUSOS Seattle, Washington 87 FRANKLIN LETT Bunker Hill, Indiana PAIL K. LEWIS Crystal Springs. Mississippi CHARLES T. MOHLER Detroit. Michigan NUNZIO A. PIANPIANO Brooklyn, New York WILLIAM A. PREUSCH Jackson Heights, New York I EMANUEL G. PROVIDAKES Worcester, Massachusetts NEILL W. RAY Florala. Alabama 1 ' a , ROBERT J. REINHARDT , New Orleans, Louisiana ROBERT E. RIDDLE Pigua, Ohio . Tfe f TTi � JEANE R. ROLFE Stockton. California JOHN D. ROUBIAN Pasadena. California ROBERT E. WILKINS San Carlos, California «inn ROBERT D. SITTS Seattle. Washington RAYMOND J. SLOMIAK Chicopee. Massachusetts RODNEY 0. URDAHL Mason City, Iowa GERALD C. WAGNER Holbrook, Nebraska 90 J When B-151 retired from the Regiment, the First Company lost its third platoon, the Battaljon its Commander, and the demerit team its pioneers. Remember “Diamond Jim” Blinker finishing a ten week radio examination in three minutes? or “Jockey” Welch (both at Belmont and the Academy) on the wrong horse in Ship Construction? As far as demos” go, Bardes Borges, and A1 Smith tried to corner the market but “Pinky” Schmidtmann made a break at the stretch and managed to collect 3 Ex (thirty-third week). Our wily Greeks—Kantrales and Miachaledes—furnished many a tasty tidbit to augment the Delano fare. We wonder if “Baklava” will ever grace the mess table of a Liberty? Our four striper Fidgeon, Harland Breed, his adjutant, and assisted by Carroll (from Ugh, Kentucky) made the best use of our watchstanding abili- ties. “Red” Ricketson our “Fearless Dan section leader managed to keep con- trol of both 151-A, 151-B, and 151-C to the bewilderment of the COD. “TJ” O’Brien’s sweet 0600 serenade will be greatly missed. Sweeney, fam- ous as an ardent lover of the Good Neighbor Policy. Lictys” Lichtenstein marching. Dan Dillon and his better half, Kathleen, who had him well in hand. Elkins and his Amy ordering for their matrimonial castle. “Squarehead” Maney who could tell a story about Small Boats. Dorrance, section pride and joy, who wants to spend the rest of his life in a “Submarine.” “Big J im” Harte and “Jersey Joe” Klotz, our “Indian” guides who knew every lamppost from the Battery to the Bronx. “Jake” Walfish took scholastic honors with “Licty” although neither one ever tied a bowline or shroud knot that was approved by Flash Gordon. “Swede” Fredrickson and “Leana” Horn known as the “Golddust Twins” because, besides being roomies during the week, they also dated sisters over the weekend. Bricker would have been ideal as “Superintendent for a Day.” HARLAN P. BREED, JR. Swampscott, Massachusetts JAMES K. BRINKER Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania JACK N. CARROLL Ashland, Kentucky RAYMOND DILLON Providence, Rhode Island NATHAN R. DORRANCE West Los Angeles, California DANIEL ELKINS Brooklyn, New York 93 JAMES A. HARTE Brooklyn, New York STANLEY E. HORN Bridgeport. Connecticut GEORGE T. KANTRALES Cleveland. Ohio ni' 94 JOSEPH E. KLOTZ Elizabeth, New' Jersey LEONARD J. LICHTENSTEIN Chirago. Illinois JOHN M. MANEY Brooklyn. New York miiria- MICHAEL MICHAELEDES Westfield, Massachusetts THOMAS J. O’BRIEN Elmhurst, New York 95 I ALBERT C. SMITH San Francisco. California EDWARD J. SWEENEY Cleveland Heights, Ohio JACOB I. WALFISH Brooklyn, New York JAMES E. WELCH Springfield, Massachusetts We came into this world of musters and bugles on a cold January day, the infant of the summer graduating sections, with graduation day seemingly an eternity away. Let’s think of those 259 reveilles. First, “Buffalo Butz” Avery who heat out many a smile- “Doe” Bernstein famous for his soothing treatment of troubled minds on the tough days. “Guns” Boykin, our politician, who should he a Senator if the world keeps on turning. “Champagne” Brooks, informed us of the outside world through virtue of his late liberties. Buccino, who rated three first names, could only answer once. “Silent Yokum” Chenevert, our swampwater houseboat navigator, “Note- books” Diehter, our ace diplomat and scholar. Mervin Francis who got all the extra sleep. “Flattop” Guida lover from the “Brownstone City,” “Ribbons” Howard whose cliest shone like an old fashioned comfort—fruit-salad you know. Albert Joyce, specialist on Spanish-American ordnance. Ralph Kreuger from Plymouth—(Plymouth, Wisconsin I who will he a big butter and egg man one of these days. “ heaties” Merritt, our success story, from the land of the heavy mist. “Charlie” Tang who completed a successful abbreviated course sans gym and drill. “Looey” Vagner, proof of the axiom still water runs deep, also known as the “Stormtrooper.” “Massa” V illiamson. our flower of the deep South, who had an admirable theory on the virtues of self restraint. “Prexy” McElfatrick who unfortunately was ten years too young to run for the Presidency. Tommy Graham, our Casanova and “Boudoir Commando.” Fosdick Smith who bore the strain of his first name remarkably well and was an expert on chicken farming. “Hollywood” Vail who received the Acade- my Award—(75 mast demerits). “Pete Dougenis who was probably responsible for the slogan “So this is Flushing.” And our Lost Battalion—Zadoretzky. LESTER J. BOYKIN Washington, D. C. GUISEPPE P. A. BUCCINO Bridgeport, Connecticut HENRY M. CHENEVERT Baton Rouge. Louisiana HAROLD DICHTER Flushing, New York I II I HI MERVIN J. FRANCIS Asbury Park, New Jersey THOMAS F. GRAHAM Santa Ana, California 99 JAMES J. GUIDA Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - 11 Tu WILLIAM E. McELFATRICK Seattle, Washington ROBERT B. MERRITT Canoga Park, California ALBERT T. JOYCE Brooklyn, New York RALPH M. KRUEGER Plymouth, Wisconsin RICHARD A. HOWARD Highland Park, Michigan FOSDICK J. SMITH Mount Vernon, New Hampshire THEODORE M. TANG San Francisco, California J It wasn’t too long ago when we used to march to class on Friday afternoons on our way to drawing lah, gawking out of the corners of our envious eyes at the grads, and their gayly, strolling visitors. We look hack and laugh at those first weeks, the maze of studies, 0 Hara Hall, and Sarge and the marching. It took a few weeks for the hoys down in 8218 to find the other half of the section up in 8406. Those were earnest nights, enthalpy and entropy being slung around the room with Mr. Shattuck’s misty problems of gravitational force.- And, oh, cleaning up those sea projects! The crew started to take shape then. ‘'Buck” Fiekling receiving and writ- ing those interminable messes of blah to Frances . . . Moore forever shuttling between rooms with forms, muster sheets and inside scuttlebutt . . . Loveless and Rosenberg using 10-cylinder words, operating on eight . . . talk of Liberties, C-2’s and Hog Islanders ... of Belfast, Bombay and Bizerte . . . talk and con- jecture as to what life for the next nine months at the Academy would be like. So the days went by, and the weeks. Cheerful Pappy” Kendig doing his best to impart his knowledge and experience of matters electrical, between acting as Dutch Uncle and confidant. ‘ Professor” LaRocca hurling his thunder- bolts of engineering, notes and sketches. Boy, what griping, hull sessions and scuttlebutt. Came No. 17, Moore, Salisbury, Lyons, and “Fick” join the nobility, and we still waited for “Hardnose” Jenkins to make G.P.O. Cornett and “Com- mando” Kosik heading for the train our 24th. The blow-out at G.A‘s, nough said. Friday again, and we march to Bowditch Hall, with thoughts of the days to come ... a brief leave at home . . . then out to sea . . . and ships again . . . farewell to classmates, buddies and shipmates—may put courses cross in that vast uncharted future. HERBERT W. BERRY Takoma Park. Maryland CLYDE E. BELON Martinez, California ALBERT M. FICKLING St. George. South Carolina CALVIN M. CORNETT Cruinpler, West Virginia PAUL G. KESHISHIAN Brooklyn. New York BRUCE A. JENKINS Georgetown. Delaware WILLIAM KOSIK Duquesne. Pennsylvania Ul!« ROBERT W. LOVELESS Baldwinsville, New York THOMAS M. LYONS Floral Park, New York uawva� WILLIAM F. MARTIN Upper Darby, Pennsylvania . Uilljj HH HARLEY McASKILL Petaluma, California PAUL M. MOORE Raleigh. North Carolina JOHN H. PARASKEVAS Roselle, New Jersey SAMUEL PEARL Lakewood, New Jersey GEORGE D. SALISBURY Redondo Beach, California FRED E. SERVATIUS Southhaven, Michigan B-220 is about to shove off and as we sit in our quarters for the last time, giving the signatures on our diplomas a critical check, we think hack over the months and chuckle at the highlights. Our first impression of the “walled castle ’ with the unusual fence. Glad we saw the end of it. The overnights which were good while they lasted. The constant uniform battle—blues that always seemed to need stripes—khakis and undress hlues that never would stay pressed—whites that were always in the laundry—semidress jackets with the annoying hooks—the popular shorts. And our members—“CB” Bauer, the man who could steer a perfect zigzag course. Bob Coyle, our section leader and sea lawyer. Craves with the 1-2 that carried him to the Regimental finals of the boxing tournament. Fox who en- joyed the most days at the Academy. “Ike” Isenhour our section Casanova. Jack Jackson who had “chicken” trouble hut recovered admirably and ran Ike a close second. Karr with the bright stripes—very becoming on his pajamas —ever without funds. “Mik” Kimak for no good reason known as “Michael the Moodier.” Ed Kramer, our “on time” member. Tony Losasso, our plavboy, who could always find someone to take somewhere. “Mark” Makarevich who was the brain of the section and wore our only “star”. “Pop ’ Miars who went Navy—accused of doing it to keep from paying income tax. Tom Nixon—remember “Shaggiest Dog in the World?” Joe Pog- gioli, our Thespian, who had the bad luck after the auction. Ralph Potter, our ace imitator, furnished many a belly laugh with his take-offs. Ed Resell, our ambassador to Brooklyn, who could find something wrong with anything, but liked it anyway. “Snapper” Stekson, our philosopher, who couldn't keep his dates straight. And to ring down the curtain, the last of our “Bobs”—Waxman the “Wangler”—no good reason for the title. Well, the signatures seem authentic and the bugle has blown so “on our way men” the world is before us. CHARLES B. BALER Paris, Texas DAVID R. COYLE Brooklyn, New York 111) ROBERT H. FOX North Hollywood. California ROBERT H. DRAVES Detroit, Miehigan EUGENE L. ISENHOUR Scoltsbluff. Nebraska STEPHEN H. JACKSON, JR. Wilmington, Delaware ROBERT P. KARR Kansas City, Missouri MIKHAIL KIMAK Linden, New Jersey 111 CLETUS E. KRAMER Bancroft, Iowa ANTHONY L. LOSASSO I Derby, Connecticut JOHN MAKAREVICH Stamford. Connecticut FRANK H. MIARS Minneapolis, Minnesota THOMAS F. NIXON Los Angeles, California JOSEPH POGGIOLI Rego Park, New York 112 RALPH E. POTTER San Francisco, California EDWARD W. RESELL Quincy, Massachusetts ALEXANDER J. STEKSON Woodhaven, New York ROBERT C. WAXMAN Elkins Park, Pennsylvania Section 222 It has been often said that there is no greater satisfaction in life than that which comes from knowing you have reached a long sought goal. Section 222, after months of work, worry, and, a few tears, has gained the ultimate triumph that marks graduation. From time to time in future years, our thoughts will go back to The Point, to the stalwart elms, the clear blue sound, and the scarlet sunset, and we’ll remember the old gang, whose jokes and taunts made The Point a living, vibrant place in our minds. Slowly faces begin to form in front of us. There’s the California delega- tion headed by smiling Manny Louis, aided by ‘‘Dead End” Gordon, and “Slug- ger” Bowen, whose potent left hand made him a very respected member of our crew. And Oregon’s Mike Studley. How can we forget Saturday mornings, and his, “Michael Muhley, First Class, Sir!” Out of the mist of the years comes “Wild Bill” McCormack, riding on the back of Marcel Rodriguez, that 200 pounds of bouncing beef. We hear voices booming like an erupting volcano, and its Luigi Contini and George Kazemier reporting the seventh and eleventh accounted for. A cloud of dust appears in the picture, and “Peewee” McCoy, Overly and Berner can be seen chasing Ray Byrd, who is riding another “good pony.” The dust is replaced by smoke and from behind the stench emerge Roman Glebocki, and “Tex” Miller, indulging in the usual cigars. “Beans” Pomfret is present, too, clipping Red” Ramsden with a threading project as Hartwell scrambles for the pieces. Fred Gutzat with the soft knee, and “Lars Larsen the best sailor in the section, join our picture. It all seems complete when we see Hank Motyka seconded by Bill Gordon lecturing to Small, Lynam, Howell, McGill and Oppenheim on the virtues of married life. Most of them look skeptical, but a few are muttering as they walk away. Our view clouds, and we return to reality. Instead of dreaming, we pause, hoping for good ports and safe steaming as we go through the gates of The Point for the last time. J i£ nl drt He 1� K r: IK St re aa Cr. t C£ «1 ijte « oil •i std' Si ? ROBERT 0. BERNER New York, New York FREDERICK L. BOWEN. JR. San Gabriel, California LUIGI A. CONTINI New York. New York RAYMOND J. BYRD Bellrose, New York ROMAN GLEBOCKI Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 117 CRAIG W. GORDON San Francisco, California WILLIAM W. GORDON Brooklyn, New York FREDERICK G. GUTZAT Jersey City, New Jersey BENJAMIN F. HARTWELL Bridgeport, Connecticut THEODORE R. HOWELL Hannibal, Missouri s 1 I GEORGE J. KAZEMIER New York, New York EDWIN LARSEN Floral Park, New York MANUEL LOUIS Inglewood. California JOHN T. LYNAM Cleveland. Ohio MATTHEW McCORMACK Elmhurst, New York JOSEPH E. McCOY Richmond Hill, New York EARL L. MILLER San Angelo, Texas JAMES F. MeGILL Lynbrook, New York I HENRY P. MOTYKA Irvington, New Jersey DAVID OPPENHEIM Tuckahoe, New York 120 I GEORGE H. RAMSDEN, JR. Brockton, Massachusetts MARCEL RODRIGUEZ Westfield, New Jersey ROBERT H. OVERLY Detroit, Michigan EUGENE F. POMFRET Somerville, Massachusetts DONALD SMALL City Island, New York MICHAEL W. STUDLEY Port Orford, Oregon 121 It’s quite a blow-out tonight, folks! The Buttlescutt Room of the Hotel Saltine is packed. The cause for festivity is 228's annual Kings Point banquet, the familiar faces and the quips in the air really bring hack academy days. Looking around, there’s Vhippo at the end of the table in an argument, hut quiet Sly swallows his pipe and remains silent. Donovan is there, too, still moaning “everyone is giving him a hard time as Martin yanks that last hair from his pate. With that clink of glasses we’ll move forward with our microphone, and watch the big guns. Kitchen, clearing his tonsils to speak, and Vannais, looking approvingly, the D. S. M. mounted on his chest. Jive went out in ’53, hut the likes of Weinheimer. Hayes and Lowell, now paunchy chief engineers, are still aboard, responsible for tipping that orchestra leader with this interruption. There’s Webb up for air; Sams and Thaler, his former cronies in 4403, must be really making it a hot pinochle game under there. It will he slippery soon as Falcone is giving a messy demonstration on the latest technique in winding spaghetti. Crash! It was only Sweeney. Jim knock- ed over that 25-year old bottle of champagne. Savoy is amused, just as he always was when one of his tricks worked. Here’s Ellis, with Ginnv Brock, Queen of the Midships’ Ball way hack in ’44. Garvey is close behind. Kahler is still a source of news. Overheard the “Mug” say that Higley is still running to Liverpool, Rogers blw six cylinders on his last trip out and is looking for a shore job, and “Gaetano” Jacobs intends to die on a banana boat. The party is coming to an uproarous conclusion as the head waiter has started to convoy Tchorzewski out the hack way on a little item of the check. But things seem to he straighcned out now as Kitchen, takes hold, and an- nounces the plans for next year’s outing, a clam hake on the Weehawken ferry. ALBERT E. DONOVAN Worcester, Massachusetts JOHN T. ELLIS Summit, New Jersey y ! t. J'r 124 DOMENICO A. FALCONE New ork. New York WALTER B. GARVEY Long Island City, New York EDWARD J. HAYES, JR. Astoria. New York W AYNE R. HIGLEY Los Angeles, California GAETANO F. JACOBS Ventnor City, New Jersey WILFRED R. KAHLER Corona, New York JOSEPH R. ROGERS Detroit, Michigan DUANE K. SAMS Monrovia, California DARRELL J. KEATON San Francisco, California DEMETRIO R. MARTIN Astoria, New York LAURENCE A. LOWELL Berkeley, California WILLARD R. KITCHEN, JR. West Roxhury, Massachusetts Mi « t:uji THOMAS H. SLY Dunmore. Pennsylvania MICHAEL T. SAVOY Baltimore, Maryland CHESTER J. TCHORZEWSKI Newark, New Jersey JAMES E. SWEENEY Warren, Ohio ■ Ikjjl 1 127 L13W ts U) JACK THALER College Point, New York PHIL C. VANNAIS Leonia. New Jersey KENNETH M. WEBB Waco, Texas JOHN I. WEINHEIMER Worcester. Massachusetts DONALD E. WHIPPO Venice, California r.iiuc i i The Battle of Kings Point is over for B-229 and before shoving off, a few notes for the log would seem in order, in case the historians of the future run out of material. Gordon Dickinson, better known as Big Chif Screkumchuck' of Hoods- port, Washington, and the strong silent wooer of wooers. Ralph Carlsen, the Westerner, whose crooning of cowboy ditties would put Gene Autry to shame. Leo Solomon, the traveler, who bested Magellan's record, having sailed around the world in nine months. Don Grief and Chick” Gedney, the “G” hoys, they both owned Fords, and were subjects of the Empire State. “Chuck” Atkins, called “Red” for short, who hailed from Chicopee, Massa- chusetts, “City of Sages.” Louis Perri, smoker of the foulest smelling cigars th is side of the Mississippi. John Hoyt, only member to keep in step through four thousand marches. Jim Sailing, the “Coronado Kid,” who will be long remembered for his even temper and pleasant personality. James Harmon, authority on Greenwich Village, and man about town. Hans Hansen, the one man who swore he wouldn’t stay at the Academy, and the only one who did. Eldon Corl, the leader of the league in figuring angles, and friend of the “nobility.” J. J. O’Brien, pride of Detroit, famous for the words “W ant to talk with Mr. Fox?”. Bob McKibbon, who came rain, sleet, snow, or high water, never missed his weekly date in Flushing. L. J. Heroy, Champion of Champions in Blind dates—when he wasn’t en- joying weekends at the Academy. Maxie Greenwald the “eager beaver,” and the section social lion. Joe Dec of Lon Guy land,” better kown as “Polsky,” quite a scholar in spite of his questions. “GPO” Huttenhoff, greatest supporter of the Cadet-Midshipman Officer system. “Aye Aye” Marks, our willing work- er, a great drinker (of milk) as well as being somewhat of a hoofer. CHARLES H. ATKINS Chicopee. Massachusetts RALPH E. CARLSEN Berkeley, California ELDON A. CORL Conenuiugh, Pennsylvania JOSEPH I. DEC Hempstead. New York GORDON R. DICKINSON Hoodsport, Washington CHARLES E. GEDNEY Rye, New York MAX M. GREENWALD New York, New York DONALD J. GRIEF New York, New York 131 1 JOOI HANS H. HANSEN Seattle, Washington JAMES C. HARMON Long Beach, California LEWIS J. HEROY New Orleans, Louisiana JOHN C. HOYT Des Moines, Iowa 132 ROBERT L. HITTENHOFF El Dorado. Kansas IRVIN J. MARKS Bronx. New York t ' . ut i Jim ROBERT F. McKIBBON Birmingham. Alabama JERRY J. O’BRIEN Detroit, Michigan LOUIS PERRI Muskegon, Michigan 133 JAMES M. SALLING Coronado, California C J' 'fffjtf' Jf B-232 came into being December 7, 1943. As it is with most newly formed sections, the members were a little in awe of what was to come but still un- daunted. Needless to say, salt fairly exuded into the air around them. Needless to say—but further, the salt was lost in Furuseth. After leaving Furuseth and a few months at Cleveland and Rogers Halls, the “salts” began to develop some claim to fame. “Abe” Allen was the first man in the section to become a cadet officer. “Dex” W illiams, “conscientious” was his byword. “Sal” Alberts, carefree, anxious to see that you have a date from his never ending list. Cristensen No. 1, a might mite, nuff said! Chris- tiansen No. 2—there was nothing like a liberty with Chris! Fred Chub, to him women were secondary in this man’s world—at first! Most changed man in the section. Joe Corry, section engineer, easy going and an accent. “Red” Edmonds, words fail us with “Red”, alwayS giving with a good joke— humor at its best. “Jake” Fishbach, pulling down high marks in every class and true to one girl! Medved—muscle man of the section and quite a tussler. “Muley” Mulhare, a truly smooth operator with women and a camera. A treat to see his handiwork! Mel Rogow, Brazil was his chief topic of discus- sion. A dark room specialist—who didn’t Mil print pictures for? Jim Ryan, rugged and a classy boxer as his opponents soon learned. Paul Seppell, where a woman or books were concerned, Paul was dynamite! Marshall Siff—a Harvard man, a Bostonian accent and a locker resembling a bottle factory! Joe Thelgie, a southern gentleman with hidden qualities, always knew what to say at the right time. Bob Ulsh, another Pennsy boy who made good—Section Seaman. Vic Willman, pride of the borough of Brooklyn. An ace in basketball and a Casa- nova. Dave Yeoman blessed with a gift of gab and a hustler. That was B-232—now on their way seaward. SOL S. ALBERTS Newark, New Jersey n | ABRAM C. ALLEN Bayville, New Jersey Jt ;U1 136 “1 WALTER M. CHRISTIANSEN Brooklyn. New York FRED CHUB Bayside, New York WILLARD R. CRISTENSEN Gaithersburg, Maryland JOSEPH CORRY Newark, New Jersey JAMES C. EDMONDS Catasauqua, Pennsylvania JACOB K. FISCHBACH Brooklyn, New York I CARL M. MEDVED. JR. Ridgewood. New York FRANCIS C. MULHARE Stamford, Connecticut JOSEPH THELGIE Columbus, Mississippi ROBERT H. ULSH Port Royal, Pennsylvania B-237 has just rung down FWE at the Academy but is ready to go again for new and unknown destinations. For the sake of the log let us resort to Fancy and suppose we were all going together on the same ship. Dick Bridgewater and his eternal shadow Kaner, along with Shyer and the Navy lads will take over the ordnance and gunnery department to protect us from the flying fishes and whatnot. Four-o Krpalek will do the navigating plus other duties which call for brains. Bucko Boy” Newsome will be chief coffee maker and bottle carrier. “Charley” Couch and “Bull” Velte will make up the Physical Education Department now an integral part of our routine. Dick Miller will act as a one man committee to keep us posted on the baseball world. Jim Bottomley will take over the lifeboats. Squint” Mavor since he can count the fleas on a fly at three hundred yards will be chief lookout. “Red” Wall will act as Chaplain and we will assign Teddy Shimonowitz, Offa McCutcheon, and “Shorty” Leist as his choir hoys. “Larry” Cagnacci will he bos'n assisted by “Legs” Sheldon and “Drums and Bugles” McCloskey. Boh Hamilton will he Deck Engineer and with the aid of Hicks substitute for the rest of the “Black Gang”-—which gives them plenty of time for sleep. “Texas Sam” Person and Jim Sibille will he Chief Steward, Chief Cook, Radio Operator, and Chief Purser as well as any other vacancy we might need to fill. So with the roster completed and the proper notation in the log, its “Full Speed Ahead” and Davy Jones beware. LAURENCE CAGNACCI San Francisco, California CHARLES E. COUCH Asheville, North Carolina ROBERT G. HAMILTON Detroit, Michigan THOMAS B. HICKS, JR. Bolivar, Missouri MYRON J. KANER Astoria, New York ROBERT G. KRPALEK Hollis, New York i JAMES W. McCLOSKEY Bellmawr Park, New Jersey OFFA D. McCUTHCHEON Reedy, West Virginia RICHARD D. MILLER San Francisco, California 144 FRANK N. NEWSOME Rockville Centre, New York s r H mm THEODORE SHIMONOWITZ Brookyln, New York BRUCE N. SHYER Los Angeles. California 145 : I : in JAMES C. SIBILLE Grand Coteau. Louisiana P. A. Alexanderson who not only headed the roster but also the scholastic standings. “Bud” Daggett known as the “Great St. Bernard” of Minnesota. McMurtrie wdio as a three striper was the first one to hit the deck and conse- quently very popular (?) with the “sack Sleeper inners.” Donner, our boy and beloved section leader, who nearly suffered a nervous breakdown after the section talked him into leaving Diesel Class a little early. “Hairless Joe” Jenkins who ruled the Rifle Company with an iron voice. “Fair Hair” Planz who was our section leader for awhile before making the color guard and usually found either at the bottom of the flagpole or in a phone booth. “Brains” Schuder, the electrical genius (3.9) who tutored us through elec- trical lab. Helling, master engraver from Iowa and chief worry wart. “Hand- some Andy” Parker always welcome with his pleasant disposition and cheery words. “Unpredictable” Forsyth so called because of his theatrical outbursts and unusual acts. Sherman famous for a few minutes at the tiller in Boat Drill. Zych the horseman from Staten Island, famous for his pony. Gaunt, never accused of beating around the hush when he had something to say. Miner, the strong and silent, who dreams of a bungalow in Ohio, etc. Femmer who would like to take his little red tractor to sea with him. “Ichabod” Saims who labored for the Transportation Comittee in preference to marching. “Ensine” English the first member to swim in the sea of matrimony. Russian” Schetinin authority on license prep. Boland, admitted expert on coal mining. Sturni who spells his name with Kay. “Jughead” Spangle (7-5 8) who had the corner slot when brains were passed out. “Duke” Burridge, our section sea lawyer and authority on Rules and Regs. Rebel” Hart of Floridee famous for his 1918 jokes. “Doc” Gillespie, the section Sky Pilot and chief trouble listener to. Hank” Ciesla who never got up after six and never woke up before nine. GEORGE B. BURRIDGE Palo Alto, California HENRY J. CIESLA Milwaukee, Wisconsin n't EUGENE D. DAGGETT Minneapolis, Minnesota CLYDE C. DONNER Los Angeles, California CHARLES F. ENGLISH Queens Village, New York GEORGE E. FEMMER New Madrid, Missouri MHMBMW J n 149 ROBERT E. FORSYTH Ellwood City, Pennsylvania ROY E. GAUNT Los Angeles, California GEORGE G. GILLESPIE San Francisco, California i 150 I JOHN E. HART Tampa, Florida ROBERT E. HELLING Fort Madison. Iowa JOHN T. JENKINS Scranton, Pennsylvania THOMAS McMURTRIE Woonsocket, Rhode Island ALBERT T. MINER Barberton, Ohio HUNTER A. PARKER Washington, D. C. JOSEPH PLANZ Rosedale, New York CH ARLES B. SCHUDER Sumner, Illinois RICHARD M. SHERMAN Glen Falls, New York CHARLES V. SPANGLE Taft, California ALBERT C. STURNI Staten Island, New York I mmmm 152 J Section 243 Summer 1943. Twenty-four Cadet-Midshipmen were scattered all over the world. In the fall we hit “The States” and reported.for advanced training, with Paul Crandall as section leader. Furuseth, indoctrination, that strange 0600 awakening—no time like those first weeks. Poochie, walkie talkie; Nick, the big happy guy who knew every “striper” in the place; Don Higby and his dreamy piano. Bull sessions were the order of the day—“On my ship ... ”, “Now, our old man ... , Fahrner, Wick, Pouch, and Viner defend tankers against the section's fifteen Liberties and Bernie Flynn’s Hog Islander. e were as green a group of second classmen as ever hit Kings Point. Classes started. “Good afternoon, gentlemen” became the watch-word. We invaded Rogers Hall and the first classmen’s inquisition. Traditions developed: “Meet you at the Savarin”; Stewart’s “Big week up”; Mel Viner’s on the hall attendance at musters; Rip’s ribbons. We found that Ray Rice was a star athlete. Time marched on. Pete Killefer and his big fat crow joined us. Ten week leaves: big ski trip of Oberg, Maroni, Jones, and Hinkley. Choppy got to Milwaukee and back—a little late, and we all came back to the “Big Blow”: no more over-nites—but life went on serenely. “Rio” Grande and Joe Burnett joined us from B-237; Tuesday morning we “Fist on the oar”; in April a shiny new stripe burst forth; “Deacon” Leach continued giving instructors a hard time; “Vixgie” Longworth was still stuck in starvation corner; Mulberry goes Navy; the colored diagram took over in Navigation; Townroe zooned thru vacuum tubes. Spring fever struck; we built ourselves up on Thursday and Friday to dissipate on the short week end. June: the twenty-four week leave finds us well scattered before the final stretch. Before we knew it August 11 passed and we were Ensigns. With license and commission firmly in hand we headed for home, where Jones, Eckert and Diss sailed out on the sea of matrimony. PAUL R. CRANDALL Detroit. Michigan LEONARD CZAPLEWSKI Milwaukee. Wisconsin WILLIAM F. DISS Huntington Park. California WILLIAM G. ECKART Erie, Pennsylvania WILLARD F. FAHRNER Sebewaing. Mirhigan NICHOLA A. FAZIO Staten Island, New York 155 i • ' i. VINCENT B. GRANDE Staunten, Virginia 156 JOHN F. JONES South Pasadena, California CHARLES D. LEACH Brockton, Massachusetts WILLIAM H. LONGWORTH Norfolk, Virginia ALBERT L. MARONI, JR. Santa Rosa, California BERNARD R. RICE Seattle, Washington 157 I HARRISON W. RIEPEN Philadelphia, Pennsylvania PAUL N. STEWART Wollaston, Massachusetts JOHN R. TOWNROE Middletown, Connecticut MELVIN A. VINER Brooklyn, New York mi JAMES C. WICKERSHAM Philadelphia, Pennsylvania B249—The “B” stands for the battle of Kings Point now over, the '‘2” for the Second Battalion, our pride and joy, the ’4 for our seniority now tops, and the “9” for Deck which soon we will be on. Members as follows: Falletty with his reputation of being an expert on West Virginia coal. Kaplan—“Just call me Sparky”—section authority on square knots. Oberg, the walking Chamber of Commerce who even believed what he said. Smith—main reason for the announcement, Report to the Battalion Office immediately with your section report and quite a successful section leader. Morgan, the man who knows a man who runs a press and embryo Master Mariner. Wallace—quote “Only man witli a queen to show”. See him for an explan- ation. Korth—“Sound Effects Sam”—“Too much to pay for filet mignon”. Krause “Gargantua’s Playmate” with more muscles than a baby elephant. “Buster” Brown—“Snoqualmie look out” and quite an unusual man for such a common name. Joe Calabrese section defender “I carried him two rounds and then slacked off the last.” Demetropoulos—the scholar from Athens and section Brain Trust”. Cohen—“Two Block Kelly O’Rourke” and famous for the query “Where is Dottie’s picture?” Peek, man of the glorious Soutli and quite an idealist. Dupee —“I’m borted with it all.” Doyle, better known as “The Reverend Doyle” who maintained money was the curse of mankind. Fisher who good-naturedly re- sponded to the nickname “Skull” and a good man in any league. Breskv— section sea lawyer and a man who faithfully discharged all assigned duties— “Mr. Seanlin wants to see you.” Donovan—leaves with lobster nets and pots. Pfaff-pffphh—Iowa's navi- gator. Lombardo—contribution to the Good Neighbor Policy. Sturm, the hole- ly one and section jokester. Rothbart—just a berthing officer at heart. Adler— “Beat it to your station.” Walls—section sparkplug and cleanup man. if Ufi US an 'C SL in a’ pee � 'is R ok WALLACE N. BROWN Cedar Falls. Washington LESTER A. CALABRESE Brooklyn, New York KENNETH COHEN Richmond Hill, New York GEORGE DEMOTROPOLOUS Upper Darby, Pennsylvania GEORGE DUPEE, JR. Berkeley, California CHARLES T. FALLETTY Mount Hope, West Virginia RALPH L. FISHER Berkeley. California HAROLD KAPLAN, JR. Maplewood. New Jersey JAMES E. KORTH Saginaw. Michigan WILLIAM J. KRAUSE Cincinnati, Ohio 0 162 TV LOUIS LOMBARDO Kansas City, Missouri DAVID B. MORGAN, JR. Haledon. New Jersey in RICHARD N. OBERG San Mateo, California 163 THOMAS E. PEEK New Bern. North Carolina tom m. pfaff Sigourney, Iowa III 1 f ROBERT G. SMITH Ridgewood, New Jersey FRANK STURM Buffalo, New York WILLIAM B. WALLACE Reisterstown, Maryland 164 JOHN B. W ALLS Great Neck, New York «nr f B-312 is falling in for the la9t muster. Quite a bit of difference between them now and when they started. Older, wiser, confident and ready to go. Take your last look, hoys, time flies but the memory is constant. “Beck” Becker—Company Commander and ex-footballer from Temple U. “Honest Abe” Clark of Chester, Pennsylvania. “Tom” Conroy—star student, section mental giant and very much an asset. “Daub” Daubenheyer—Hoosier from the great Midwest. “Larry” Duvall—“Man from Benica”—proud of Cali- fornia rain. “Nickle Nose” Lewis— Mr. Spurr loses a star pupil. “Charley” Koubek—“Harry James” of the East side. “Mister” MacKenzie, beloved Com- pany Commander of the Thirteenth. “Preacher Bill” Morgan—section model and scholar. “Moe” Moen, “Farmer hoy of Cambridge, Mass.” and a star man. “Garrulous” Moss—man of a million words and section orator. “Niv” Niven—pride of Bergen, New Jersey famous for his booming voice. “Alex Oldano—Bronx Bomber of New York, New York and possessor of the “Great Black Book.” “Dutch” Schulte—likely successor of Jersey’s Hague and author of “How to be a Diesel Engineer in Thirty Minutes.” “Willyum” Shumate— Battalion Morale Officer and voted merman of the section through virtue of starring in Billy Rose’s Aquacade. Death Valley Doug” Smith—another “Star” man and Regimental Communications officer. Herr V alter V ogel—Pride and glory of San Diego, California and second for Duvall’s remarks. “Billy Ears” White—“Boy from Buffalo”—-famous for his thesis “No sails needed in a lifeboat.” “Tex” Whorton—our wrestler and matman supreme, and author of the commercial “The sun never set9 in Texas.” “Slim” Williamson—Section “Lothario” of Chickasha. MILES F. DAUBENHEYER Charlestown. Indiana THOMAS CONROY Y oungstown. Ohio MILTON L. DUVALL Benicia. California CHARLES A. KOUBEK Brooklyn, New York FREDERICK E. LEWIS Mountain Lakes, New Jersey WILLIAM M. MacKENZIE New Y’ork, New Y'ork 167 J 169 J WILLIAM H. WHITE Buffalo, New York WALTER M. WHORTON Dallas, Texas , . 170 J Section 318 “Section B-318?” Sure I know them. Mister. Henry Fricke was our exponent of the Spirit of Independence. Danny Avila had the distinction of owning the largest private library at the Academy. “Fillip” Caldwell was our judge, and dry jokester. Tommy Coleman gained fame on the Sea Witch and perfaced many a remark with “Now Lislen.” Leo the Lion” Daniels of Ottumwa should have received water wings with his diploma. George McTiernan, our pin-up hoy, and elevator expert (not oper- ator). “Little Flower” Califano Battalion Commissary Officer who convinced Becklev that the SS America was a converted Hog Islander. Blondie” Sked, liberty hound, and good gubernatorial prospect for New Jersey in 1974. “Phillip Joe” Stansney, the modern “Valentino . V addle” Maier another New Yorker took first prize for complicated questions. Bob O’Connor, a Jerseyite, egg nogg drinker and section comedian. “Wenky” W enk from Tuckahoe, the silent type, famous for “This is a company formation, Mister.” Robie Wentworth the “Kennebunk Kid” thought Maine lobster was the best food ever served mortal man. Nick Lamanna, the section’s sweetheart, was a brute for punishment. “Tea Door” Trautwein had the best line ever developed by a Cadet-Midshipman. “Flash” Gordon, the telephone company’s best customer. Sam Kozak, our hoy from the Bronnix and turbo electric expert. Harry Broadbent, the “Bathrobe Kid” got his marriage and engineer’s license the same day. “Guypee” Haskins, ardent representative of the California Chamber of Commerce and somewhat of a wanderer. “Elgy” Woolley, our eager beaver, spent 28 weekends at the Academy. Well, there they are. Mister—could say more hut I hear a whistle blowing —-got a date in Casablanca—made it ten months ago. Who with? That’s cen- sored. Mister! DANIEL E. AVILA Elk Grove, California WALTER R. BECKLEY Irvington. New York ! 172 HARRY E. BROADBENT, JR. Philadelphia. Pennsylvania PHILIP M. CALDWELL Philadelphia. Pennsylvania FRANCESCO CALIFANO New York. New York THOMAS F. COLEMAN Carbondale. Pennsylvania HENRY R. FRICKE Sea Cliff, New York LEO B. DANIELS Ottumwa, Iowa 173 l JAMES GORDON North Bergen, New Jersey GUY P. HASKINS Millbrae, California ARTHUR H. MAIER New York. New York GEORGE J. McTIERNAN, JR. San Francisco, California ROBERT W. O’CONNOR Plainfield. New Jersey OGDEN S. SKED Pennington. New Jersey i LLOYD G. WOOLLEY San Francisco, California RAYMOND E. WENK Tuckah oe. New York ROBIE K. WENTWORTH Kennebunk, Maine Approaching the First Deck of Jones Hall, long the scene of our joys and broken engagements, we see “Quiz Kid” Krause and '‘Diesel” Lis inside enjoying the Irish wit of Bill Rhatigan, the Brooklyn “Farmer” spiced with the advice of Jerry Churchill our “Acting” father. The six-four frame of Leroy Giessner, the Long Beach cop, fairly well fills the room. We hear “John Bull” Churchman insisting “When I know something, I know it!” to the annoyance of his fellow roomers. As we turn away room 6224 catches our eye as “Our Boss” Miller voices his sentiment about Cadet-Midshipmen in general and the sad lot of a section leader—a job calling for time, brains, and patience (mostly patience). We stop momentarily to think of how Congress should strike a medal for all section leaders. Bob Riley, our liberty party representative, intercepts our train of thought with a booming “Are you kiddin’?” so we continue on. Next comes room 6225, the guardian of the scuttlebut, where the foursome of Harold Kirk (Let’s play hockey, fellers), Frank “USN” Norton, our tall man, Perrv “Delica- tessen” Jacobs, and Knute “Parson” Olsen. Since the food, ordinarily plentiful, is low we make it around the corner to the “Engine Room” or room 6222 where lived or rather survived Richard “She Lives in Great Neck” Scofield amidst three representative of the land of no rain—(just a heavy dew) namely, “Cali- fornia Here I Come” Mattes, Richard Cupples, our playboy, and Boyd Russell the “Lodi Flash.” Leaving the sunshine we head to room 6221, the shelter of none other than Aron “Gunner” Groff of “Purser’s Progress” fame. Praising the virtue of Georgia Peaches (both species) to “Gunner” is our seaman, Henry Evans. As we start to take our leave, Charles Panchos Navy” Nye and Robert “Ain’t Love Wonderful ' Furniss hove into sight to complete the roster of one of the happiest crews ever to grace the pathway of our Alma Mater. RICHARD L. CUPPLES San Francisco, California ROBERT M. FURNISS, JR. Washington, D. C. LEROY GIESSNER Long Beach, California PERRY JACOBS Brooklyn, New York HAROLD A. KIRK Woodsville, New Hampshire RICHARD H. KRAUSE, JR. Brooklyn, New York JOHN C. MATTES Los Angeles, California STANLEY J. LIS Reading, Pennsylvania SAMUEL I. MILLER Staten Island. New York FRANCIS C. NORTON Roselle, New Jersey Tffii lit •, CHARLES W. NYE Maywood. California KNUD R. OLSEN Jersey City, New Jersey am WILLIAM RHATIGAN Brooklyn, New York ROBERT RILEY Springfield. New York 4 181 183 J “Tis the night of June 25, 1969—a momentous occasion for our now middle- aged section—a twenty-fifth anniversary. Coming through the door is Shapiro wdio, informs me that “Utopian” ships are still “different” hut rapidly improving. The punch howl is guarded by “Spoke” Wheeler now an executive of the heeler Shipping Company of the Swirly River. A group headed by Master Mariners Ewing of “Santa” fame and Leigh (Galveston Ferry, Inc.) are making a frontal attack on the punch howl as J. Warton with the golden sleeves (USN-—you know) hoves into view with Weick- er in tow. We join Alvord, Johnson and oungling who are listening to MC Hilyer, lecture on “Fortune is just around the Corner, now when I—.” Our attention drifts to Mullen and Clarke who furnish an audience for De Panfilis as he avidly describes the wonders of “Ye Old Hog Islander.” Dempsey rer marks “my Liberty could do 19 knots with a 7 knot current.” Morse seems to be thinking of his C-2, the SS Seatrain Candoo, to him the best ship to ever grace a dock. We move on to McDill and Hosking who are laying a smoke screen with Corona Coronas as they argue about the trend of Wall and South Streets. Behind them with a goodly part of the hors-d’oeuvres are Conradi, Froggett, Perkins and Kingsley. Between bites they reminisce of the days when they made the best mad dashes for the Academy Special. Seems like Perkins made the best time—21 seconds from the Astor. We extend the glad hand to Morse and Clausen. Fathers of twelve and fourteen children respectively, proof that seamen do not neglect their wives. A roar goes up as Fleck, Daily, and McGinn arrive to complete the roll call. As some over zealous guest falls in the punch bowl, our MC yells “seats” and dinner is served. Time ambles on — ROBERT E. ALVORD Centralia, Washington ROBERT H. CLARKE High Bridge, New Jersey 184 WILLIAM V. CLAUSEN Bellmore, New York GEORGE A. CONRADI San Francisco. California HENRY R. DAILY Morristown, New Jersey HARRY L. DEMPSEY Louisville, Kentucky WILLIAM R. FLECK Manden, North Dakota ADONIS J. FROGGETT Philadelphia, Pennsylvania GALE P. HILYER, JR. Quincy, Massachusetts ROY V. HOSKING Albany, California WARREN R. JOHNSON San Gabriel, California DONALD F. KINGSLEY, JR. New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania 186 itmuitui JAMES F. McGINN Maspeth, New York EARNEST H. LEIGH Galveston, Texas JAMES A. MORSE Bloomfield, New Jersey HAROLD J. McDILL Salinas, California 187 ALVIN R. PERKINS San Francisco, California PHILIP M. MULLEN Bronx, New York SOL SHAPIRO Brooklyn, New York JOHN F. WARTON Anaheim, California n I I I WILLIAM J. WEICKER Bayonne, New Jersey WILLARD W. WHEELER Carmel, California i Vlliiia 188 GEORGE S. YOUNGLING Freeport, New Y'ork U s_ e c o jyc 'ff Tlirough nine months of struggle and strife, we must admit that is was a pleasure. Friends were made, and by these jots in the log we shall remember each other best. Davenport, the lover of “Aida” and steam turbine mixtures. R. E. Camp- bell, who did all the worrying for the whole section waiting for the exam results; Bill Skvarch was a former Coast Guardsman from Jersey, and always a good fellow to have around. Then we had Joe Pilarcik and Floyd York, a team that could give the enemy a good fight. Conscientious 41 Swan will be a top engin- eer some day; “No Motion” Bill O’Neill was the sleepiest fellow of the lot, with Bill Eser a close second. Hard working Kay Gerard (Commissary Officer) fed the Battalion, and also wrote for Polaris. Duck Fairbairn was a dangerous man with a sweep oar—took a close second in the boat races. e had Jack “Sinatra” Maher with a tune and a gag as early as Six A.M. Hetterich and Cainou personified the East-West struggle. The toughest room captain was Ed Gardner—more sensitive about cigarette ashes than a housewife. Bill Morgan helped the general class average with his good advice and his numerous 4.0’s. Trying to instruct the instructors was Bill Creelman’s mistake—he never ate chow either. From California came Ara Avak who turned out to he quite a rope climber. Meece” Lyon’s words could sting more than a Jersey mosquito. Shades of Sicily resounded when Tony Antoniuk did his take-off on Mussolini. Bill J ensen had everything—a dead eye with a rifle, high grades, snappy humor, and a sister! The outstanding contribution to the Navy was our own section leader, “Ma” Billings. What a pleasant “Hut, 2-3-4” he had. That about winds it up, with best wishes to all our shipmates, and a hope that our courses will cross in many a foreign port in the days to come. 190 J i ■ it limit WILLIAM H. BILLINGS, JR. College Point, New York RENE J. CAMOU San Francisco, California ns ROBERT E. CAMPBELL Brooklyn, New York WILLIAM K. CREELMAN Norfolk, Virginia MATTHEW J. FAIRBAIRN Baldwin, New York EDWARD J. GARDNER Boonton. New Jersey RAYMOND GERARD Jamaica, New York WILLIAM P. HETTERICH Rego Park, New York 192 ■■i . I WILLIAM 0. JENSEN Flushing, New York HALSEY H. LYON Brooklyn, New York JAMES W. O’NEILL Bayside, New York 193 JOSEPH PILARCIK Perryopolis, Pennsylvania WILLIAM R. SKVARCH Dunelien, New Jersey ALBERT V. SWAN Albany, California FLOYD N. YORK Corinth, New Y ork : ■ B-333 (the mitey section) is mustering for first period class. First as al- ways, is “PG” Barnett closely followed by ‘’Lobster Dave’ Bowdoin, Dixie” Dixon, “Pop” Siegal, “Charey” Utter, “Buffalo Millhofer, “Fritz Fitzpatrick, and “Black Gold” Price. Then “Gress Prune Barge” Gideon yells attention, and marches us off as “Tee Pee” Brady and The Boar” Cervini fall in behind. As we round the corner, “The erona Flash alias Ed Hughes comes tear- ing after us like a taxicab with tlie doors open and assumes his position. We arrive at Bowditch safely and take up battle positions. However, there seem to be a few holes in our array. Looking around we see the reason—the “Body” is just arriving in the form of “Good Night Sweetheart ' Dohman, Red “Buckeye” Devlin, Gale the “Peoria Sucker,” eston the “Little King” plus “Giovanni” Marchese and “Lochinar” Smith. As they settle down in their foxholes we are joined by the “Elite”—our allotment of the Aristocracy—“Shrimper Dalton. “Rebel” Whitmore, “Hard Nose” Welch, “Jim Farley” Picard, and Kennedy the “Great Lover.” They assume their vantage points just as our afore-mentioned section leader decides the business has gone far enough and tells us so with the steely glint only a section leader can command. Our instructor fires the first shot and the Battle of Bowditch Hall begins. For posterity, leaving out the origin of the nicknames, our records show we had seven Cadet-Midshipman Officers, which included a Battalion Com- mander, Regimental Adjutant, and a Company Commander, at least one mem- ber on every important staff with special gifts to Polaris and the Camera Club, and two mental giants in Gress and Dixie plus other accomplishments our modesty forbids recording. And so we sail on our various courses with the Academy marked on our chart of memory as “Departure” and looking ahead for the happy day when our courses will cross again. PERNEL G. BARNETT Santa Ana, California THOMAS P. BRADY Bronx, New York MICHAEL J. CERVINI. JR. New York, New York WILLIAM J. DALTON Parkehester, New York FRANCIS H. DEVLIN Warren, Ohio JAMES G. DIXON Buffalo, New York LEO J. DOHMAN, JR. Paterson, New Jersey 197 JAMES J. FITZPATRICK Williston Park, New York EDWARD W. GALE Peoria, Illinois GRESTER L. GIDEON Martinez, California EDWARD A. HUGHES Verona, New Jersey i JAMES D. KENNEDY Washington, I). C. JOHN MARCHESE Corona, New York 198 13 3 JACK E. MILLHOFER Buffalo, New York ERNEST R. PICARD Elizabeth, New Jersey -C ut mm |, CHARLES SIEGAL Paterson, New Jersey 1 199 RICHARD H. PRICE Scranton, Pennsylvania RAYMOND SMITH Babylon, New York OSCAR W. UTTER Robertsdale, Alabama JACK L. WELCH Chino, California KING J. WESTON New York, New York A deep rumble from Company Commander Buchanan, the most military man in the section, brings 334 to graduation muster “on the double.” Big Gus Bersin, our jovial Commissiary officer, meanders in from “Officers Row,” grumbling about a 3.6 final. “Shirley” Bom and Orr, as thick as two lugs in a tug, can be heard praising each other with bilge water adjectives as they clump down the passageway. Not far behind are Tomlin and Holsinger. who, as usual, are quibbling about something. Marty “Dipper” Rubin is shouting “Things are tough all over,” to the amusement of “Chief” Johnson who has just requested, “Shake your head and make like maracas, Marty,” Muscles, a fencing foil, some operatic renditions and a size 13-C shoe—wrap them up—and here comes Daley. In the distance we hear the lilting strains of “Ireland Must Be Heaven,” as Rooney, Flynn, Huvane and Silverman assemble to pay homage to the Emerald Isle. Gleefully watching this quartet are Huntly and Summers, those guys with the perpetual grins who'd laugh at anything. Little Minor feints down the hall with a left jab and a right hook. Shank, the quiet Casanova from Indiana, is chasing Carey, our lanky practical joker, all over the deck because he found shaving cream in his pajamas. Pisano will be late again, as he is in the phone booth talking to his “Mar- gie.” “Mahatma” Friedemann cried out, “ hat’s the big idea, we’ve got eight seconds before muster.” To which “Jake,” the zootiest cadet in the corps re- plies, “You don’t know!” Coville, “The Face,” is chasing “I done her wrong” Bump down the passageway to prevent a suicide. Well, the section is finally together—nope, here comes Summerhayes rush- ing over from Jones Hall—we almost forgot him. Come on, Don, we’re headed for Bowditch Auditorium. It’s the big day at last! LAWRENCE M. CAREY Beechhurst, New York FREDERICK L. COVILLE Pamona, California FRANCIS T. DALEY Brooklyn, New York RAYMOND A. FLYNN New Haven, Connecticut 203 204 I STUART C. JACOB Fort Thomas, Kentucky ELMER A. JOHNSON. JR. San Francisco. California KENNETH L. MINOR Kansas City. Missouri THOMAS D. ORR, JR. St. Petersburg, Florida FREDERICK PISANO Brooklyn, New York 205 JOHN J. ROONEY Great Neck, New York ! I MARTIN RUBIN Brooklyn. New York EDWIN D. SHANK Tyner, Indiana DONALD W. SUMMERHAYES Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey HAROLD SILVERMAN Chicago. Illinois 206 £ w Reveille marks the beginning of a new day. This interlude from 0600 to 0615 was a portion of our daily routine in which most of us sub-consciously stumbled at our best. We choose it as a time to observe the memorable charac- ters in our section. Bleary-eyed Jack Clabby stumbles in, after spending the night making his taps inspection, to find George Campbell hopping out of the sack with a nail file in one hand, a pin-up” in the other. Lester Frey jumps out tenderly ca- ressing the scholastic star on his pajamas. Fremont, from his bunk, smiles benevolently at the straight stripe on his shoulderboards. H. L. Smith rises growling “It’s way off—w'ay off!”, while Waller slides down from his sack frightfully shot after holding a conversation with himself all night. The morning silence is shattered by C. E. Evans and St. James Infir- mary Blues,” and L. M. Cohen turns out immediately to “sugee” fingerprints from the bulkhead. Down the passageway in 5316, W. W. Smith shivers and gropes for a ciga- rette, while Comely makes himself thoroughly annoying by being cheerful. By this time J. G. Stein is again asleep on his feet. C. R. Tillstrom stands in the middle of the deck contemplating, as usual, the possibilities of a new coat of black paint for his ancient Packard. Jerry Romano now has breakfast set, despite Holm being in the way, un- happy that his one stripe hasn't developed into three during the night. Lewis and Le Blanc stand by in awe as Nagle lifts his biceps out of the sack. In the next room it's the punchy twins, Dempsey and “Champ” Donnelly, sparring a couple of quick rounds before breakfast. Ironically, our last scene catches the estranged act, Knight and Edwards, Regimental Staff, Inc., in their citadel on the hill sleeping soundly. s MARTIN R. CORN ELY Yonkers. New York THOMAS R. DEMPSEY Palmerton, Pennsylvania ELMER C. DONNELLY Weymouth, Massachusetts WILLIAM C. EDWARDS Elmhurst, New Y'ork CHARLES E. EVANS Ocean Grove, New Jersey r 209 WILFRED W. KNIGHT Claremore, Oklahoma ROBERT L. LE BLANC Quincy, Massachusetts JOHN H. LEWIS Scranton, Pennsylvania EDMUND J. NAGLE Dunellen, New Jersey 210 -S I l� ‘ I Hlli! GERARD J. ROMANO Grantwood, New Jersey HUGH L. SMITH, JR. Hamden, Connecticut WALTER W. SMITH, JR. Lynchburg, Virginia JOHN G. STEIN Brooklyn, New York i CARL R. TILLSTROM Bridgeport, Connecticut DAVID M. WALLER Bronxville, New York ALEXANDER N. WELLINGTON Chatham. New Jersey , O� . w B-340 will be an important number in tlie memories of its members. Since there will never be another B-340, it is our desire to acquaint you with the men who gave it its reputation as the most closely knit section of the Regiment. ■‘Mike ’ Stevens better known as Bubbles” fathered the section through thick and thin. Wargo comes in for a word of praise as Mikes assistant and we wish him success as he follows the Army Nurse Corps trying to catcli up with his one and only. George Pearson was the smartest man in the section and in- tends to write a hook on the theory of women. Joe Brown, who, to hazard a guess, will be a star salesman of marine insurance after the war and was the section Casanova. Harry Listing popular for his clever cartoons and cheery personality. Pas- cola, searched twenty-one years for his dream girt and then decided to marry a cadet (Cadet Nurse Corps I. Steve Elchyshyn, our plugging scholar, who will go through life with a notebook in his hand. Jim McPadden famous for his knowledge of the principles of the right hand valve and the section Einstein. Pancho Kalin, our happy-go-lucky mem- ber will he a star in Latin-America movies some day. Boh Goodwin, our Geor- gian, who was somewhat of a spendthrift and quite proud of Georgia Peaches”. Hugh Small, our hero of the homefront, turned out to he a star athlete. Diesel” Anderson, a good man to see about wedding cakes. Dick Brandenburg acted as a section chaplain and was an authority on turbo electrics. Bud Johnson, curator of Minneapolis beauties, and finder of the “Fountain of Youth”. “Big John” Verburg of the section (6’-4”l continues his quest for bigger and better hunks. Jack IS illiams who furnished the section taxi in the form of an Oldsmobile. “Wage” Moore always last to muster and first in the mess hall and firm believer in that “Patience Has Its Own Reward . “Sid” Wolfe, our musician, and political commentator. “Ansonia Pete V ilkinson local representative of the Nogatuck Valley Chamber of Commerce. “Slip Stick” Graydon who spent most of his salary at the barber shop. “Vic” Zycli, section camera hug and model Cadet-Midship- man. “Silent Scotty” Scott who was indirectly responsible for all the commendations room 5320 received. “Denny” O’Donnell famous for getting into predicaments for no good reason and most ardent of the “Local Lovers”. “Rog” Beatty who helped Williams as Transportation Officer and quite proud of his 1919 Chandler. “Lil Josie” Breig the “Muse of Moosic” PAN and grease monkey supreme. And this brings us to the end that is a beginning so “so long”. RICHARD S. BRANDENBURG Long Beach, California JOSEPH R. BREIG Moosic, Pennsylvania STEPHEN ELCHYSHYN Vineland, New Jersey ROBERT E. GOODWIN Monroe, Georgia 215 IRVING F. JOHNSON Glendale, California F:DGAR M. KALIN Long Beach. New York RALPH L. MOORE Raleigh, North Carolina JAMES McPADDEN Brooklyn, New York ROBERT J. VERBURG Cleveland Heights, Ohio 217 JOHN C. WILLIAMS Raleigh, North Carolina 219 J Section 353 Section B-353 is out again after many long months at Kings Point. Scenes we will never forget, clipped from the B-353 garden of memories. Pete Sage, whose clothes were at attention while his mind was always at ease. Boh Stott long remembered for his distressing habit of stumbling up steps. Ted Bauer who professed an unyielding and undying admiration for “Big Tom' Johnson, Third Battalion Commander. Hugh Green, section Don Juan, proudly exhibit- ing his list of 53 phone numbers. “Dixie” Woodward tearfully pining for his “lil’ ol hoose doon sooth.” Jack Griffin, our pin-up hoy and his unforgettable Brookly accent. “Red Gottesman, Tarzan of the Campus, always correcting the instructors. Beetle” Beattie and his habit of practicing whistle signals by blowing his “Fog Horn.” Tom Williams, Baltimore’s Bashful Bov. haunting the belles of the USD. Dick H arrison, the tall, light and lonesome Ohioan and his burlesque routine. Dick Ford, ambition personified, and his week-end perusals of the almanacs of higher learning. Bill Thompson, B-353’s own version of Tyrone Power, prov- ing that Ohio State’s loss is the loss of the F. S. Merchant Academy also. Bill Von Thaden, the Brazilian Bombshell, and his foreign correspondents. Chick Kerr, our Michael Angelo II and his famous “Cadet Jinmill” draw- ings which provoked many a laugh. Tom Lahiff. the Jersey that bounced our direction and his “Hi-Sail-on a barroom floor.” Boh Crane, our gift to Green- wich Village’s Blue Mill Tavern and authority on same. Boola Boola” Bill Smith and his most common comment which we will not reveal here. Boh Hayes, B.B.S., exhibiting more faces than a carload of dollar watches. Boh Ileffren, the Schlitz City Sailor, Vho missed his calling as a sea lawyer. McCarthy, the Smiling Irishman, fam- our for his rendering rendition of “Seven Nights on a Barroom Floor” and a credit to the “micks” of Minnesota. Max Durrschmidt and his weekly announcement, “I’m in love fellers.” Artie Cooperman expert on horses and women. “Okie” Allen who lias the “Sweets on Charlie.” Cogoll amaz- ing his friends by diving 50 feet onto a damp rag. Micky Quinn and his constant interrogation. Maurice Price and his week-end war call “Ell-e-e-ev.” ROBERT N. ALLEN Tulsa. Oklahoma A ERNEST J. BALER. JR. Baltimore. Maryland WALTER M. BEATTIE Roselle, New Jersey ARTHUR I. COOPERMAN Los Angeles, California ROBERT B. CRANE Indianapolis, Indiana MAX A. DURRSCHMIDT Shelton, Connecticut Ml JOHN J. GRIFFIN Brooklyn, New York 222 RICHARD H. FORD Moline, Illinois A THORNTON H. GOGOLL Cockyesville, Maryland ISRAEL GOTTESMAN Brooklyn, New York HUBERT W. GREEN, JR. DeRidder, Louisiana ta � ® l RICHARD W. HARRISON Barberton, Ohio ROBERT H. HAVES Philadelphia. Pennsylvania ROBERT J. HEFFREN Milwaukee. Wisconsin 223 THOMAS M. LAHIFF Jersey City, New Jersey 4 t james w. McCarthy Minneapolis, Minnesota 111' 1 unit� ■ MAURICE W. PRICE Tulsa, Oklahoma GEORGE M. QUINN Woodhaven, New York PETER A. SAGE Rockfall, Connecticut WILLIAM E. SMITH W'aterbury, Connecticut I 224 225 WILLIAM H. WOODWARD, JR Norfolk, Virginia 227 COMMANDER E. E. TIIORNE Head Dept, of Seamanship and Navigation COMMANDER L. S. McCREADY Head I)epl. of Engineering P X LAYING an important role in supplying our Merchant Marine with Deck and Engineer officers, the U. S. Merchant Marine Cadet Corps, with its Academy at Kings Point, has been acknowledged as one of the most important developments of U. S. Merchant Marine history. Working towards two goals, an Academy diploma, a third mate’s or third assistant engineer’s license, Cadet-Midshipmen of the U. S. Merchant Marine Cadet Corps are proud to be a part of an organization that provides, as one phase of their training, actual service at sea under wartime conditions. The Cadet-Midshipman’s four months of preliminary training at the U. S. Merchant Marine Cadet Basic schools at either San Mateo, California. Pass Christian. Mississippi or Kings Point prepares him for shipboard duty, and he is then assigned to a merchant ship, operating on world trade and battle routes, for a period of at least six months. In addition to performing the many duties assigned him by ship's officers while afloat, he is studying and working on his Sea Project, a self study course designed to acquaint him with his ship, to make him as useful as possible aboard, and to prepare him for his advanced academic course at Kings Point. Dur- ing the period aboard ship his progress is checked by District Cadet-Midshipmen Supervisors while in United States Ports and the Canal Zone. Reporting to the Academy at Kings Point for advanced training with a wealth of practical experience, the Cadet-Midshipman embarks upon an intensive and thorough course of studies. At the Academy, the Department of Seamanship and Navigation, and the Department of Marine Engineering are the major departments; and, together with the Departments of Naval Science, Shipping Economics, and Physical Training, provide the Cadet-Midshipman with the Hi necessary knowledge for his license examination and equips him with a practical and theor- etical background for a successful lifetime career as a ship’s officer. 230 LT. COMM ANDER W. L. BULL Head Dept, of Shipping Economics 231 LT. COMMANDER J. A. POWERS Head Dept. of Physical Traininp In Navigation, the Cadet-Midshipman is taught to determine the position of a vessel through celestial observations and piloting. He learns how to take his vessel from point to point on the earth’s surface, studies nautical astronomy, and learns about navigational aids, buoyage systems, the operation, maintenance, and care of navigational instruments. In Seamanship lie learns ship-handling, the up- keep and maintenance of a ship and its equipment, rules of the road, tlie use and maintenance of damage control and fire fighting equipment, a complete knowl- edge of which is expected of an efficient deck officer. In cargo, he is taught the proper stowage of cargo, types and characteristics of cargo, maintenance of cargo spaces and the gear, as well as rules and regulations governing the handling of dangerous cargoes. Adding to the knowledge gained from textbooks, practical work at the Academy, and from his experi- ences aboard merchant ships, he visits shipyards, cruises aboard Academy Vessels and commercial tow boats, where he observes and studies ship-handling, piloting, and shoreside operations. Seamanship- Navigation b Practical Seamanship -Visual Sipaling His Practical Seamanship course has heen devised to give the Cadet-Midshipman (Deck) a wide range of practical knowledge which will aid him in handling any problem that may confront a deck officer in the course of a day’s routine. Safety and economy in the use of ship’s gear is stressed. Intensive training in the handling and care of manila and wire rope, gear and tackle, and repeated practice in knot tying, hitches, rigging, and splicing is given. Also included are sewing canvas and the maintenance of cargo gear. The Cadet-Midshipman (Deck) must qualify as a pro- ficient signalman in basic training and maintain his profi- ciency throughout the course. To qualify for a Certificate of Proficiency, a Cadet-Midshipman must be able to send and receive messages at the rate of eight words a minute in both blinker and semaphore and to know International flag hoists and signaling procedure. 233 A dark night—a ship in convoy in submarine infested waters—a sickening thud and explosion followed by a signal blast on the ship’s whistle means “Abandon Ship!” In a few seconds the crew must he turned out, at their stations, and over the side in lifeboats. There can be no mistakes, no un- certainty. The officers in charge of the lifeboats are faced with their greatest responsibility, the lives of their men. It is here that the value of the training received in Small Boats asserts itself. The Cadet-Midshipman is taught to handle boats under oars and sail, the duties of each crew member, launching under adverse conditions, handling a boat in rough seas, full use of lifeboat and liferaft equipment and stores, beaching in heavy surf, and other important instruc- tions to best prepare them against the enemy and the sea. As many Cadet-Midshipmen who have been forced to abandon ship at sea after enemy action can testify, proper performance of duties can eliminate needless loss of life, and the importance of the lessons learned at the Academy con- not be over emphasized. Small Boats Accurate observations ami interpretations of weather changes contribute greatly to efficient navigation and seaman- ship, and the study of Meteorology helps the Cadet-Midship- man (Deck) to become a capable Merchant Marine Officer. The course is arranged so that the weather elements: temperature, humidity, precipitation, atmospheric pressure, winds, and cloud formations are studied first. This is followed by learning the use of tlie instruments and methods employed in observing weather conditions. Cyclones and anti-cyclones of the middle latitudes and the violent tropical storms of the lower latitudes, so significant to the mariner, are covered in great detail. The modern theory of weather and forecasting is then explained so that the well- trained deck officer can make the best possible use of his own observations combined with reports received by radio. To acquaint the Cadet-Midshipman (Deck) with the advances in radio navigation and to complete his knowledge of radio navigational aids, the Academy’s course includes a study of radio and electricity. This course gives the Cadet-Midshipman a basic knowledge of electricity and radio theory. Practical laboratory instruction is given in the repair and maintenance work of ships’ radio sets. Drills in re- ceiving and transmitting radio messages are conduct- ed. The Cadet-Midshipman must he able to receive at least ten words per minute in Morse Code. The scope of this training is sufficiently broad to permit the graduate Cadet-Midshipman to step in and prove of valuable assistance in sending and re- ceiving radio messages should the ship’s radio oper- ator he incapacitated at sea. Radio and Electricity t To equip the Cadet-Midshipman with an understanding; of the business aspects of tlie shipping; industry, a course in Shipping Eco- nomies is provided, in which those functions which are the particular duty of ships officers are emphasized. This course outlines the world’s ocean trade routes, tlie services and tlie organiza- tion of shipping companies, with a descrip- tion of the duties of the several officials and departments. It also deals with the proce- dures followed in tlie entry and clearance of vessels, the uses of tlie wide array of related documents, the preparation of payrolls and reports covering accidents to the vessel or personnel. Other subjects covered in this course in- cludes a history of the American Merchant Marine, an outline of steamship traffic man- agement and rate making, the evolution of tlie hill of lading, a discussion of charter and parties, labor relationships, and the princi- ples of marine insurance and of admiralty law. This background arms the Academy graduate with a basic knowledge of the com- plex problems encountered in the routine conduct of tlie steamship business, a most essential requisite in the development of an efficient ship’s officer. 237 Mechanical Drawing One of the first responsibilities of a marine engineer aboard a new ship is to obtain a complete picture of the lay-out of its engine room spaces, the loca- tion of the various valves, connections, and piping systems. The engineer must become thoroughly familiar with his ship in the shortest possible time. The Mechanical Drawing course, given to both the Cadet-Midshipman (Deck) and the Cadet-Midshipman (Engine), teaches them to read blueprints, and provides elementary instruction in both free-hand and mechanical sketch- ing. This training is a valuable asset, developing the ability to comprehend the structural features of a detailed piece of equipment or inaccessible steam and water lines. The use of free hand sketching is developed in projects calling for the replacement of broken or worn parts of machinery. With the complexity of modern piping systems on today’s vessels, a know- ledge of a ship’s plans is not only essential in ordinary plant operation, but of great importance in emergencies. Keeping pace with wartime shipbuilding methods is a full time subject. Revolutionary changes in ship construction, with prefahrication and welding, have presented many new problems of which the engineering and deck officer must he aware in ship handling. In the Ship Construction courses, the future officer is shown the various steps in design and calculations required by the Naval architect before the keel of the ship is laid. The reasons underlying a ship’s lines, and the factors in it’s stability and trim are carefully cover- ed. A knowledge of materials and the casting processes of certain structural members, drydocking, types and methods of hull construction are supplemented in the classroom by field trips to foundries and shipyards. Knowing the strong and weak points of a ship and how it will act under certain conditions, are of utmost importance. ith this knowledge, situations may be avoided that might seriously damage the vessel and endanger the lives of it’s passengers and crew. Construction 239 Steam Engineering What might he appropriately called the pulse of any ship is it’s engine room, containing the vital machinery necessary to propel the vessel, and the auxiliary equipment to make it self-sustaining while at sea. Steam Engineering is the Cadet-Midshipman’s (Engine) most important subject. From a basic study of thermodynamics, the course covers fuels and com- bustion, boilers, reciprocating engines, turbines, auxiliary machinery, and their textbooks are supplemented by laboratory experiments. Among the most com- plete in the country, the steam laboratory includes machinery found in the engine rooms of today’s merchant vessels, complete with boilers, engines, and all kinds of auxiliary equipment and accessories. Plant efficiency is stressed and instruction is given in the taking of indi- cator cards, flue gas analysis, and boiler water alkalinity and chlorinity tests. With this training, the graduate engineer leaves Kings Point abreast of recent developments in marine steam equipment, able and ready to assume full charge of an engine room watch. Diesel Engineering With the rapid growth of Diesel engines as main propulsion units on ships built recently, the demand for marine Diesel engineers is increasing. As the num- ber of Cadet-Midshipmen (Engine!, completing their sea training on motor vessels is in the minority, the Division of Diesel Engineering must cope with the prob- lem of teaching many men who have never seen a Diesel plant in operation. Beginning with tlie theories of internal combustion engines tlie course proceeds to air and mechanical injection fuel systems, tlie various designs of engines, and fuel pumps and valve timing. In the modern Diesel laboratory equipped with several of the various types of engines, the Cadet-Mid- shipman receives practical experience in their opera- tion. Experiments are conducted so graduates are cog- nizant of the causes, effects and symptoms of engine troubles and are qualified to remedy them. In Electrical Engineering, the Cadet-Midship- man, after covering the fundamentals of electricity and electromagnetism, devotes the greater part of his study on it’s application to marine use. The course embraces a working knowledge of all types of D.C. and A.C. motors, generators and alternators, controls, starters, meters, switchboards, degaussing apparatus, and other marine electrical equipment. In the well-equipped electrical laboratory, the Cadet-Midshipman is required to operate all electri- cal machinery. He is taught the methods of detecting faulty operation and the proper care, maintenance, and repairs of electrical units. Classroom instruction is supplemented by field trips to the General Electric Company’s marine repair shops in New York. With the trend today more and more towards electrically driven auxiliary machinery and to turbo- electric and diesel electric main drive, the graduate finds himself ably prepared to accept positions on ships with the most modern engine room installations. Electrical Engineering Machine Shop The marine engineer should he capable of making necessary repairs while at sea and to he able to make them with what materials and tools he has on hand. The Machine Shop course is designed to make the Cadet-Midshipman proficient in engine room maintenance and to make him familiar with tools common to machine shops aboard ship. Invaluable instruction is first received in shop theory classroom lectures, followed by putting this theory to practice on work projects. Work projects in the machine shop require the use of all common machine bench tools, various lathe operations, and the use of milling machines and shapers. Many of the projects made are useful tools which the prospective engineer will use later on in his career. Fdemen- tary instruction is given in welding and forging. Placing emphasis on accuracy, this training eliminates the “trial and error'’ method and develops skilled hands so necessary to the practical marine engineer. a 245 T V r i i The course in Naval Science, under the supervision of the Navy Department, is designed to educate and train Cadet-Mid- shipmen in the organization, functions and operations of the United States Navy and its relation to the Merchant fleet. Cadet-Midshipmen receive instruction in Naval Leadership, Naval Administration, Naval Courts and Boards, Tactics and Meneuvering Board, Ordnance and Gunnery, and Naval Com- munications. An important part of the Naval Science course is Ordnance and Gunnery. Cadet-Midshipmen cover the nomen- clature and use of naval weapons, placing emphasis on their operation and care. Ordnance that is being installed on mer- chant vessels is given special attention, with intensive drills on the modern gun ramp, dismantling practice in the Armory, and target practice on Academy training vessels and ashore. The future .Merchant Marine officer has found his training in Naval Science invaluable in many wavs, particularly it in- J i J stills in him the qualities of good leadership and an understand- ing of the men he works with, and helps him to apply himself more readily to the spirit of teamwork and co-operation that exists between officers of the Navy and the Merchant fleet. -file. 247 The axiom 'Iron men and wooden ships” of the day of sail is no less meaning- ful in modern seafaring. Especially is this true in war where only too often has a crew found themselves leaving the comparative security of a large vessel to face the elements in a crowded lifeboat. The responsibility of insuring physical fitness of the Cadet-Midshipman is that of the Department of Physical Training. The Cadet-Midshipman enjoys a course embodying calisthenics every morning and four periods a week of exercises ranging from obstacles course and cross country runs to competitive group athletics, such as swimming, boxing, wrestling and fencing. Supervised intra-mural sports outside of scheduled periods are encouraged. Academy facilities include a Drill Hall equip- ped to serve as a gymnasium, outdoor and indoor swimming pools, handball and tennis courts, baseball diamonds, and a cross country run. The difference in phy- sical fitness of a newly appointed Cadet-Midshipman and a first-classman attest to the success of the course. Closely associated with physical training and under the direction of the Med- ical Department is the course in First Aid. teaching elementary treatment of vari- ous illnesses and emergency treatment of injuries. 1 here is a need for such in- struction for although many ships carry a hospital corpsrnan the responsibility of emergency medical care may fall to the licensed officer. Tin Fish Club Cecil Brown addressing members at the Waldorf Astoria F ACH time a merchant ship is struck by a torpedo the membership roster grows longer in the Tin Fish Club. Already boasting over 440 enrollees it has made a place for itself as one of the unique clubs of the world. The only quali- fication necessary to join is that the Cadet-Mid- shipman shall have abandoned ship at sea due to enemy action. The purpose of the club is not only a social one but to add to the Academy the tradition and color of its background. Unusual names, taken from torpedo parts, designate the club officers. Instead of The President, it’s “The Warhead.” For the Vice President it’s “The Detonator,” and so on. Past club activities include participation in the radio program, “This Nation at War,” heard over station WJZ; dinner dancing at the “400” Restaurant in Manhattan; a dinner at the Per- roquet Suite, Hotel Waldorf-Astoria, at which Cecil Brown, noted foreign correspondent was guest speaker. The “Tin Fishers” have been handed to- gether since September, 1943 and have had the able Lieutenant G. A. FERGUSON, USNR, at the helm as faculty adviser. It is little wonder that this group has made such a name for itself in the short period of its existence. THE TIM FISH CEUB ' U. S. Merchant Marine Cadet Corps King-. PoiftwJS'ew York tEhifl ia ta «rtifu that CAPEP MIDSH is a member ip good standing having been duly initiated by abandoning ship it sea due to enemy action; and is hereby pracRumed to be a genuine FISMERM Date. SlNC£ PPA ? - HAR80R Warn tad Front Row: Cadet-Midshipmen D. W. Summerhayes, Booster; D. R. Harter, Warhead; F. Steingress,, Main Charge. Rear Row: Cadet-Midshipmen W. L. Rich, Detonator; L. F. Edgar, Propeller. T A HE Propeller Clul) of tlie United States was founded in New ork City on January 24, 1923. Its purpose being to promote, further, and support an American Merchant Marine, to aid in the development of river. Great Lakes and harbor improvements. There are 91 Ports in the country with the Academy listed as No. 86, having been chartered in August 7, 1943. All Cadet-Midshipmen assigned to the Academy are eligible for member- ship, which now stands at 887. This organization provides opportunities to meet, hear, and discuss prob- lems with prominent people active within the maritime industry. Meetings are called bi-monthly and dances are held periodically to further the social end of tilings. The establishment of student Ports ’, such as at this school, has been directly in line with the Propeller Club's educational activities and its interest in arousing the young men of the Merchant Marine to meet the opportunities that will exist in tlie fleet of the post-war world. Those who would find in the Merchant Marine a career, may do well in signing the log of this Port. For who knows what storms lie ahead in years to come. m Propellor Club Polaris a XlLWAYS an interesting feature of the month to look forward to is tlie issue of Polaris. A magazine of no mean literary technique it contains news and pictures of the Cadet-Midshipmen at work and at play. Originally an eight page publication it has since risen to a full fledged magazine with a persistently attractive cover in full color. Its circulation may well he the envy of the professionals since it reaches not only throughout the United States, hut to two foreign countries and three territories as well. Recent attractions include a display of femininity that adorn the locker doors of the various battalions; the purpose being to select the one most likely to succeed (at anything she chooses.) A subject quite close to the hearts of most Cadet-Midshipmen. More conservative interest will find the write-ups of the war experiences of the second classmen just hack from sea to their tastes. There is little doubt that such a progressive publication will find its success climbing in an upward spiral as the days go by. Sound - Off ip its news you’re after grab a copy of tlie regimental paper, Sound Off. itli an energetic staff of 35 journalistic minded Cadet-Midshipmen, it's a sure bet to hold your interest and keep you well informed of what goes on and where. Going to press for the first time in March 12, 1944, its youth is reflected not only in its liberal policies hut also in its enthusiastic pursuit of interesting copy. Be sure to look at the sports page and keep tab on how the Academy is moving forward to its rightful place in the country’s world of sports. ’’Male Call”, a syndicated cartoon by Milton Caniff, originator of Terry and the Pirates, provides the lighter side of life for the G.I. during the 2nd world war. Highlight of attractions is a photograph of a Hollywood “lovely”, which graces the pages each week. No paper is complete without it and Sound Off has done a commendable job in selecting the eye appeal. A 21 gun salute to an organization that is doing excellent work. Midships In the years to come many a Captain and Chief Engineer will open these covers and look back upon his life as a Cadet-Midshipman. One can easily visualize the memories that will ensue. The reveiws, drills, classes, and high- lights of his youth will he lived again. We, the Staff, feel it has been a privelege to have been instrumental in producing the first yearbook of the Academy. We wish to thank the many people, especially Lt. I jg) J. Q. Scanlin our Officer-Adviser and his assistants Specialists Harry Haas and Henry Meyer, for the valuable assistance and advice which they gave so freely. May there be bigger and better MIDSHIPS in the years to come. HILL E. D. SWANBERG, Editor For the Staff. w 11 HENEVER a stiff breeze sweeps across tlie sound there is always a sail to catch it. Such might he the axiom of one of the most active clubs in the Academy. Beginning a short six months ago, and with Ensign J. OAKLEY at the tiller, this organization offers a chance to really come down and meet the sea. Weekend cruises in the T. V. FORBES provide the opportunity for yacht- ing experience combined with a rich man’s pleasure. Additional facilities include: 2 Ducks, 1 “S” boat and 10 “MARINER” dinghys which can lie seen playing about the Academy waters whenever an opportunity presents itself. For those lacking sailing experience, instructions may he had, since the purpose of the club is not only to further the experienced hut to develop the amateur. Looking to the horizon tlie Club is sponsoring inter-college competition and also racing of the Robert Forbes” against the laige classes of the Bay Island Yachting Association. This combination should bring the club well up into the professional class. sounded its first note. The steps, on the water side of Wiley Hall, were at that time the site for some hand concerts. It was not unusual for the Cadet-Midshipman to join in and sup- ply the lyrics. Eventually, someone added a microphone and the more hold vocalists took advantage of it. The Captain, whose offices are in Wiley Hall, therewith suggested that a more logical place be found for such musi- cal outpourings. Thus the die was cast and the Academy added to its annals a Glee Club, with its original meeting place as the Old Schenk Theatre building. Today, under the baton of Roland Fiore, Sp. 1 c, it performs in Bowditch Hall audi- torium and has participated in many outside 1 unctions including network broadcasts over C.B.S. and Mutual. During the coming winter season an ap- pearance at the Metropolitan Opera House is scheduled. If past performances are a cri- terion, then its debut at such a renown place of cultural music should be a deserved success. I Op’ major interest to the regiment as a whole and the musically minded Cadet-Mid- shipmen in particular is the Cadet-Midshipmen Regimental dance Band. The unit organized hy C M Jack Sinaha furnishes entertain- ment at the Sunday Tea Dances and Captains Smokers as well as the everpopular informal jam sessions. It is planned to expand the unit in the near future and eventually alternate with the Academy hand playing at the Regimental dances. Dance Band The Rostrum Because of the intensified and accelerated course of train- ing necessitated by the war, all that was hoped for could not be accomplished hy the ROSTRUM DEBATING SOCIETY; but the highlight of 1944 was the amazingly well-prepared debate presented before the Regiment on the question Resolved That: “The United States government should take such steps as would insure the subsidization of the Merchant Marine after the pre- sent emergency.” This debate demonstrated to best advantage the possibilities of this group in the future. Rifle Company E “YES right—and take a sight on a smart outfit. Garbed in blue and white trimmings the Rifle Company never fails to impress on- lookers with their precision formations. Chief Specialist Charles D. lillduster has spent his time and efforts to bring about the high state of perfection with which they execute the “Queen Annes” manual and the complicated ripple movements. An interesting feature of the Rifle Com- pany is its Honor Guard on the War Mem- orial. This memorial, erected in memory of the cadets who have lost their lives in action, is located by the Amphritite Pool at the head, of the oval. This group has volunteered to mount a guard over this monument from 1300 to 1800 on Saturdays and Sundays and during graduation exercises. The Academy color guard rounds out the list of activities. These four men are picked from the company on a basis of height, mili- tary bearing and scholastic ability. Originally the company consisted of a mere 16 men hut has grown to 120 strong. The entire regiment looks with pride upon the best selected from its ranks. ORGANIZED in November 1943 to provide a medium for Cadet-Midshipmen yvho were cam- era and darkroom addicts, the Camera Club has proved a success as one of the most popular extra-curricular activities at the Academy. The Camera Club elects its own officers and has thirty odd active members as well as a much greater number who use tlie club's facilities. The facilities are ample and include besides the darkroom, all equipment needed for the de- veloping, enlarging, and printing of pictures. All of the equipment has been paid for by the members and improvements are constantly' be- ing made. ORE than 3500 Cadet-Midshipmen partic- ipated in t lie intra-mural schedules at the Academy during the year. The athletic pro- gram was under the direction of Lt. Comdr. j. J. Powers, USNR, Head of the Department of Physical Training. All sports with the exception of football, embraced the schedules, track, baseball, soft- ball, volley-ball, fencing, basketball, wrestling, boxing, handball, and tennis. Because of the intensive study periods and tlie fact that the Cadet-Midshipmen have only an 18 month course, no ample time was available to field a football team or intra-mural gridiron schedule. The various sports teams and leagues were guided by instructors of the Dept, of Physical Training who had wide and various experience. Lt. (jgl E. Jucker, All-American cagester from Cincinnati, directed basketball; Lt. M. Twomey professional boxer and trainer, boxing; Ensign J. G. Rice, world 2 mile champion from Notre Dame, track; Lt. (jgl E. Dickman. Boston Red Sox, baseball; Lt. (jgl W . R. Reinhart, U. of Wisconsin, softball: Specialist C. Henriquez, Columbia University intercollegiate champion, wrestling and tennis; Chief Lou Barba, heavy- weight contender 10 years ago, trained the ath- letes. Because of the excellent facilities of O'Hara Hall, basketball proved the most popular sport at the Academy. Two tournaments were held, the Regimental and Battalion, Company 3 win- ning the former and the 2nd Battalion, the lat- ter. About 450 Cadet-AIidshipmen participated in the tourneys. Cadet-Midshipmen Eshelman, E. Murphy and J. Law were awarded medals for their outstanding play and sportsmanship. The championship attracted capacity crowds. The boxing tournament held high interest, too. C M K. Hoffman won the heavyweight title. Other winners were C M C. Keller (118 lb.I; C M E. Donnelly (126 lb.); C M C. Couch 1147 lb.) C M E. Nelson (160 lb. I C M J. Velte (175 lb.). The Cadet-Midshipmen formed their own baseball team and were managed by Lt. (jg) E. Dickman. They gained much recognition on Long Island by winning 14 out of 16 games from various semi-pro teams. Outstanding per- formers were C M M. Horoszko, W. Kollar, W. Rich, C. Reckner, J. Lowman, W. Parks, and D. McDonald. Bon Homme Richards drove to the Regi- mental baseball throne. The team was Cap- tained by C M Lowman. Coach Rice had entries in six A. A. U. track meets against the highest grade opposition. His best men were C M R. Packard; C M W. Ved- der, C M G. W einstein, and C M A. Welling- ton. G M Snyder, Hobbs, Griffin and Miller were the best of the cross-country squad. restling made rapid strides and the finals were chock full of excitement. Lt. R. Dalzell, Seamanship-Navigation, assisted Coach Henri- quez with the matmen. By far it was a most successful athletic year and a bigger and better season looms on the horizon. 263 k. • • • Ships I Ini! sail Hie seven seas Are powered by C-E boilers! This list of merchant and naval vessels indicates the large part assigned to Combustion Engineering in the greatest shipbuilding program of all time. All of these classes of ships are included in contracts for boilers awarded to C-E during the past two and a half years—but even more impressive than their variety is their volume, the principal part of which is represented by the six types of cargo ships listed. When present contracts are completed, an aggregate of over 17,000,000 dead weight tons of cargo ship- ping will be powered by C-E Boilers. This is con- siderably in excess of the dead weight tonnage of our country's entire pre-war merchant fleet. In a war where so much depends on shipping, C-E employees from top to bottom are grateful for the opportunity of making so large a contribution to the vital task of keeping American ships moving through the seven seas. A-743-D CINBlfSTION EMGIKEEftllG A 267 200 Madison Avenue, New York 16, N. Y. After Victory... what? A CHALLENGE —AND AN OPPORTUNITY — THE GREATEST IN ITS HISTORY-FACES OUR MERCHANT MARINE IN POSTWAR YEARS THE coming of victory will usher in the greatest demand for merchant shipping the world has ever seen. Food, machinery—a thousand and one commodities—must travel overseas in tre- mendous quantities to rebuild the shattered economies of war-torn lands. The more fortunate countries—spared the ravages of war—will be eager to resume the exporting and importing of raw mate- rials and finished goods. Swift, orderly resumption of world trade will help keep factories humming every- where, and assure profitable markets for the products of farms, mines and forests. All the ships of all the United Nations will be needed. Thousands of fine American ships will be ready, manned by trained American seamen. Will they play a part com- mensurate with the size and importance oj our country? Yes—ij America stands behind them in peace, as she has in war. BUY MORE WAR BONDS AGWI LINES WILL BE READY When the war is ended, Agwi ships will return to their old routes. In the last year of peace cargo valued at S565,000,000 moved between Mex- ico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and the States”—much of it in Agwi ships. In postwar they'll serve this vital trade again and Agwi’s shore staffs will aid in expediting cargo and pas- sengers between our country and points south—whether by sea or by air. ATLANTIC GULF and WEST INDIES STEAMSHIP LINES Foot of Wall Street, New York 5, N. Y. Cuba Mail Line • Porto Rico Line • Clyde-Mallory Lines • Southern S.S. Co. Serving Cuba, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Texas, Florida and the South 268 Compliments of TOWaiSJ® (g®0 INCORPORATED 51 Madison Avenue, New York 10, N. Y. WHB I . MARINE DEPARTMENT SUN OIL COMPANY PHILADELPHIA Extends Cordial Greetings to the Graduates UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY Kings Point, N. Y. May each one do his part to bring Victory FATHOMETER Echo Depth Soundings I Submarine Signal Co. 160 State Street, Boston, Mass. te w-ice ai Seattle New York Portland, Ore. Norfolk San Francisco w. . San Diego Miami Wilmington New Orleans (Los Angeles) Boston CONSULT LOCAL TELEPHONE DIRECTORY The Union Sulphur Company, Inc. ★ STEAMSHIP DEPARTMENT 33 RECTOR STREET NEW YORK 6, N. Y. ★ OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF AMERICAN FLAG OCEAN GOING VESSELS FOR OVER 35 YEARS GENERAL AGENTS AND AGENTS FOR THE WAR SHIPPING ADMINISTRATION 270 i nevertheless, supplying our planes, tanks and warships with the needed power to carry on the fight. After the war, the great American Tanker Fleet will return to carrying consumer goods and in the American Merchant Ma- rine of the future, graduates of the Cadet Midshipmen Training Schools will play as great a part as they are today. We feel justly proud to be operators of vessels which are rendering a vital link in the training of Cadet-Midshipmen for even greater service to our country’s war effort. KEYSTONE SHIPPING CO. General Agent WAR SHIPPING ADMINISTRATION Atlantic Building, Broad and Spruce Streets Philadelphia, Pa. Cadet-Midshipmen’s quarters on a Liberty Ship at sea. U. S Maritime Commission Photo Corriplvrrutdsr ojf A. H. BULL ) CO., Inc., Agents 115 Broad Street, New York 4, N. Y. 272 and a fog-bound convoy! HOMEWARD bound from England, a long line of ships fumbled slowly through a blinding fog off the Grand Banks, creeping uncertainly toward Cape Cod. From vessel to vessel ran the Commodore’s signal: “Urgent—ship needed with Gyro-Compass.” Contact was quickly made with the skipper of a vessel so equipped, and he was instructed: “ Come to the head of the line . . . lead us through the fog.” And so the Sperry Gyro-Compass, being non- magnetic, and free from all variation and deviation, provided a fixed steering reference that guided the ships through Massachusetts Bay to the eastern entrance of the Cape Cod Canal. The skipper told us: “I navigated entirely by the Gyro-Compass. After three hours I looked up from my charts to tell my Chief Officer that according to my reckoning the convoy was at the Canal entrance... and just then the fog lifted and we had our objective dead ahead, with all the convoy assembled behind!” This true story is not an unusual tale. For to- day, all over the Seven Seas, Sperry Gyro-Com- passes and Gyro-Pilots with their repeaters and course recorders are guiding countless naval and merchant vessels. GREAT NECK, NEW YORK DIVISION OF THE SPERRY CORPORATION 273 GYROSCOPICS ELECTRON ICS AUTOMATIC COMPUTATION SERVO-MECHANISMS | he evolution of B W marine boilerj is the evolution of the water-tube boiler. In 1856 Stephen Wilcox's natural circulation de- sign was destined to be the Granddaddy of the foremost marine boiler in the far-distant year of 1944. The first actual marine boiler was an improvement on the I 856 Wilcox design and was installed in the MUNROE of the U. S. Army Quarter- master's Department, 69 years ago—in 1875. Further improvement in design came in 1889, in a boiler built for the yacht REVERIE. Ever since these pioneer marine boilers, Babcock Wilcox has con- tinued to pioneer every important development and improvement found in the marine boilers of today. For example, in 1897, William D. Hoxie, who was then vice president of B W, patented the boiler that later became widely known and extensively used throughout the world as the Babcock Wilcox Marine Boiler. An improvement over this design was installed in 1899 in the U. S. cruiser ALERT, and the Liberty Ship boiler of today is an adaptation of the Hoxie design. Incidentally, a Liberty Ship has been named after Mr. Hoxie, as a tribute to his contribution to marine engineering. During ail the years that have followed these early activities, B W has supplied boilers to both the Navy and the merchant marine. Today Babcock Wilcox Boilers are found in every type of combat and merchant vessel. The Babcock Wilcox Company 85 Liberty Street, New York 6, N. Y. Granddaddy of them ALL! BABCOCK WILCOX A B W development of far-reaching impor- tance is the Single-Pass, Header-Type Boiler, illustrated at the right. Units of this general design are supplying steam for all Maritime Commission Victory Ships, of which B W is building a large number. They are equipped with inter-deck super-heaters, oil burners, stud- tube economixers, and water-cooled furnace side walls of B W design. Operating pressure is 465 psi; total steam temperature, 750 F. 2.74 Chartered May 1 1. 1829. The Seamen’s Bank for Savings was founded to provide banking facilities and promote thrift among those engaged in Naval and Maritime occupations. Its history and tradition have always been closely associated with the sea. and many of its Officers and Trustees have been prominently affiliated with Maritime affairs. Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ALLOTMENTS ACCEPTED ★ YOUR SAVINGS ACCOUNT INVITED ★ BANKING BY MAIL THE SEAMEN’S BANK FOR SAVINGS 74 WALL STREET Chartered 1829 NEW YORK, N. 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Cochrane Deaerating Feed Tanks employing this principle arc unaffected by the roll, pitch or list of the vessel, arc adapted to re- stricted space and are light in weight. ft Numerous naval vessels and cargo ships equipped with Cochrane Deaerating Feed Tanks prove, after years of service, their complete protection against corrosion. Write for a copy of Publication 2980. COCHRANE CORPORATION 3136 N. 17th St. • Philadelphia Pa. SHIP’S CLOCKS ] Roth Brothers CHRONOMETER COMPANY 104 EAST 23rd STREET • NEW YORK 10, N. Y. Manufacturers and Importers of . . . CHRONOMETERS . SHIP S CLOCKS CHRONOGRAPHS . BAROMETERS and SEXTANTS Repairing oj Complicated Time Pieces and Stopwatches. j jrf'dcxML S JZxx n Aijo ( (ympxtsrLy,, NC. PIER K WEEHAWKEN, N. J. TEL: LONGACRE 5-1441 ♦ UNION 7-1500 CABLES: ALCOASHIP F. C. T HEOBALD Manager Marine Department SHIPS ON THE HORIZON Most of the men of this company entrusted with personnel, maintenance, repairs and general husbandry duties of our fleet have had wide sea experience and, while most of us were denied the worth-while initial train- ing which you are getting as members of the Cadet Corps, our feelings upon joining our first ship were very similar to yours on that day. The same can be said of the officers of the ship to which you are appointed and we mention this that you may know their keen understanding of your thoughts, even though not expressed, as you report aboard. You will judge and be judged. Our port staff will see in you our future Captain or Chief Engineer, the men upon whom will rest in no small degree the Company reputa- tion. The shipfs officers will size you up, expressed in the saying that has come to us from sailing-ship days, Does he pull his weight on the rope. If an affirmative answer is possible, no finer compliment can be paid by a seaman. Working, eating and sleeping in the narrow confines of a ship allows for a true picture to be quickly formed of you yourself, the men about you and your chosen occupa- tion. The complement of a merchant vessel in peacetime allows for few extras. Every man is needed and the failure of one can only be at the expense of the whole. We predict you will like the people who man the American Merchant Marine, officers and men alike. Almost at once you will realize the meaning of the word shipmate. You will not be pampered; neither will you be abused. With a man1s work before you, you will be treated as a man. It.is our opinion that the training of your home, school and Cadet Corps will stand you in good stead. You are joining an honored profession; the record of its men in wartime being so vividly before us. That these men have accomplished so much is in itself an index to the character of the men who go to make it up. Sincerely, FCT:KA Manager Marine Department (he MAGNA CHARTA OF THE 0. S. ilRWANT waterborne commerce and a substantial port.on of the -aterborne F £ fl( w of 6uch domestic and fore.gn States, and to provide shipping service on all routes essentia -u auxiliary in time of war or national waterborne commerce at all times, (b) capable of serving; « a Stalcs insofar as may be emergency, (c) owned and operated under «be United S ates fla y constructed in the United practicable, and (d) composed of the best-equ.pped safest, and m bl P be the olicy 0f the United States and manned with a trained and efficient omen marine,’ . . . (Public Act 835) States to foster the development and encourage the maintenance of such When the lights can shine again When the last lurking U-boat has gone and the seas are free again, lights will blaze triumphantly from a host of war- darkened ships. On that day will come to light the story of a revitalized U. S. merchant marine worthy of our great nation. It was 1936 when Congress set a policy for America’s seagoing come- back. Our shipbuilding and shipping had shrunk continuously since World War I. We were dependent upon foreign bottoms for 70% of our over- seas trade. The far-sighted Merchant Marine Act of 1936 declared that our foreign commerce, our very security, could best be preserved by an adequate and entirely American merchant marine, “composed of the best-equipped, safest and most suitable types of vessels. constructed in the United States, and manned with a trained and efficient citizen personnel.” American genius, guided by the Maritime Commission, set at this huge task in typical fashion. Shipbuilding has come to life with new methods, better ships. Citizen crews sail with the finest working conditions in ship- ping history. Efficient operation has introduced better, faster service. Directed by the War Shipping Ad- ministration, our new merchant marine today is performing miracles in sup- plying Allied fronts. We are proud of the share that American Export Lines has in this coming-of-age of United States ship- ping. Before war, we carried the prod- ucts of U. S. farms and factories and mines to Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, India, Ceylon and Burma . . . and brought back essential imports — rubber, manganese, jute and tea — cork, chrome, hides and olive oil. And every shipload was a proof of the need for independent American shipping. Infinitely greater is American Ex- port’s job in wartime. It tests the speed and endurance of the new ships, tries the skill and courage of American crews. It is a supreme trial of the country’s maritime policy — and it augurs well for America’s new fleets when the lights can shine again. American Export Lines fjj E American Export Airlines, too, with giant flying boats, are shortening the suoolv lines tn our tolling fronts From our ’43 log book • • • 5J i All the ships of the United Fruit Company’s American fleet continued in war service during 1943, under requisition to the Government . . . Besides 35 of our own ships, the Government allotted to the Company 45 additional vessels ' for management and operation . . . During the year 5,000,000 tons of cargo were handled . . . By the end of 1943 wartime V';. ; losses from our American fleet had reached 20 vessels ... 6 new fully refrigerated ships were ordered • • . When wartime conditions permit, the Company plans to operate these ships in a new regular weekly service from the west coast of the United States and Central America to Great Britain and Europe, as well as resuming its long-established Caribbean services . . . Special gold and silver medals were struck by the Company in 1943 for Meritorious Service at Sea Beyond the Call of Duty, and 5 awards have been made . . . War Crop Victory Gardens When the Japs took the Far East they cut off the Western World from many indispensable crops • • • rubber, abaca (source of Manila rope), quinine, rotenone (insecticide), and essential oils. Our Government turned to tropical America. Many of these strategic crops have now been established there. Some have already produced substantial harvests. The United Fruit Company played an important role in this war effort—in plantings on its own lands, in aiding local farmers, in providing seed stock from its experimental farms. By the end of 1943 plantings of vitally strategic abaca alone amounted to 28,682 acres. As with the other war crops, this has been and is on a strictly non-profit basis to the Company. Manning the Air Waves Specialists in Tropical Medicine The Company’s communi- cations subsidiary, Tropical I Radio Telegraph, rendered f 0 valuable service to the Gov- ernments of Middle America and the United States while operating the sole Radio Telephone system connect- ing the Caribbean with the rest of the world. Great White Fleet UNITED FRUIT COMPANY GUATEMALA COSTA RICA EL SALVADOR HONDURAS NICARAGUA PANAMA ir COLOMBIA CUBA JAMAICA, B.W.I. The staffs of the Company’s 12 modern hospitals in tropical America, and scores of field stations served our Armed Forces and local populations in the Caribbean ... In this country they assisted in medi- cal activities connected with the manning and operation of steamers of the War Shipping Administration. 279 The vast experience of Ward Leonard includes the entire period of the application of electricity. Every item in the line of Ward Leonard controls is a product of sound engineering, practical de- signing and careful manufacture . . . each planned to meet a spe- cific set of conditions . . . Resistors . . . Rheostats . . . Relays Contactors . . . Motor Starters . . . Controllers . . . Speed Regulators . . . Automatic Voltage Regulators . . . Dimmers. ELECTRIC CONTROL DEVICES SINCE 1892 WARD LEONARD ELECTRIC COMPANY MOUNT VERNON NEW YORK V)A S HEAT TRANSFER EQUIPMENT DAVIS ENGINEERING CORPORATION 1064 East Grand Street, Elizabeth 4, New Jersey I 1 The Choice for by Over 2 to 1! SOCONY-VACUUM OIL CO., INC. Marine A SUBSTANTIAL NUMBER of all U. S. . Victory ships are Gargoyle lubri- cated. In fact. Gargoyle Marine Lubri- cants are used on twice as many Victory ships as any other brand. This is important to you as additional evidence of the high quality and dependa- bility of these famous lubricants. For years. Gargoyle Marine Lubri- cants have been the favorites of marine engineers the world over— have protected the power plants of every North Atlantic Blue Ribbon record holder. Now on war convoy duty, their extra margin of safety is more impor- tant than ever. Marine Division, 26 Broadway, New York 4, N. Y. Affiliates: Magnolia Petroleum Company; General Petroleum Corp. of California 281 INCORPORATED SHIPYARDS Repairs and Conversions Yards and Piers Yonkers 5-7010 Yonkers, New York Marble 7-9090 CORNELL MARITIME PRESS America's Only Publishing House Publishing Marine Books Exclusively Seamanship Navigation . Piloting Meteorology Signaling Ship’s Business Cargo Handling Stowage Ship’s Cook 8C Baker Steward’s Manual Marine Storekeeping Engineering Refrigeration Electricity Shipbuilding Costs Ship Construction Ship Welding Piping Knotting . Splicing Medicine 8C First Aid Ship Model Building Send for Free Catalog DECATUR Iron and Steel Co. 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Write ior complete details on Dearborn Water Treatment and NO-OX-ID DEARBORN CHEMICAL COMPANY 310 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago 4, Illinois 299 STOCKARD STEAMSHIP CORPORATION Steamship Owners. Operators and Agents 17 BATTERY PLACE, NEW YORK 4, N. Y. ★ 300 1 Congratulations and Best Wiskes to the GRADUATING CLASS OF THE United States Merchant Marine Acad emy This space is contributed by an organization with a friendly interest in the United States Merchant Marine Academy 4 jpgil RYAN Stevedoring -1 Company, in c. ®Ijf If IGa (Kama ★ S’tFamBhtp (Co., Jnr. 19 Rector Street 90 BROAD STREET New York 6, N.Y. NEW YORK, N. Y. --------------- ★ -------------- SHIPBUILDING - SHIP REPAIRING - DRY DOCKING Builders and Repairers of all Types of Floating Equipment -------------- ★ -------------- ALABAMA 1)KY l)OCK and SHIPBUILDING CO. MOBILE, ALABAMA Cable Address: DRYDOCK THE EYES, EARS, AND VOICE OF THE MERCHANT MARINE! In EVERY CONVOY, however large or small, radio-electronics plays a vital part. It is enabling cargo ships, transports, escort vessels, other warships and scout- ing planes to communicate with one an- other, to learn of each others position, to find the location of shoals, blacked-out coastlines, and to detect the presence of the enemv. It is helping to rescue lives at sea. And, bv bringing to the officers and 7 O O crews broadcasts from back home, it is helping to keep up morale. No modern convoy or invasion fleet could proceed with its complex opera- tions without the aid of radio-electronic equipment. Trulv it is the eves, ears, and voice of the Merchant Marine. Radiomarine Corporation of America is at work building and maintaining O O much of this radio-electronic equipment for our Merchant Marine. Radiomarine Sending and Receiving equipment. Radiomarine Direction- Finders, and small, compact Radiomarine Transmitting and Receiving Sets on life- O O boats are all helping our Merchant Ma- rine make convov historv. 303 com OUR WAY? jimefican South jhj ikan Jhine, „ c o« 26 BEAVER STREET NEW YORK 4. N. Y (Established l')22) Pioneer American Flag Steamship Line to South Africa Fast Africa When full resumption of trade is possible, we shall be ready with o fine, new fleet of modern ships to speed passengers, cargo and mail to and from the ports of South Africa and East Africa. Improved facilities will be available . . . special cargo-handling gear, built-in lockers for valuable cargo, hold ventilation, refrigerated space, and comfortable quarters for passengers, officers and crew. So make a mental note now: Sign on an Ameri MARINE TRANSPORT LINES, ii if. ELEVEN BROADWAY, NEW YORK 4 , N . Y Ship Operators 1 Tankers 1 1 Dry Cargo Vessels 1 M 304 thE propeller Cio. OF THE UNITED STATES Extends hearty congratulations to the 1944 graduates of the United States Merchant Marine Academy. Kings Point, J eiv York. rgamzed in 1927. the Propeller Club now has ninety-three Ports located throughout the United States and including eleven foreign coun- tries. Its primary objective is to promote, further, and support a strong American Merchant Marine for our domestic needs, and to carry a substantial portion of our exports and imports; also to serve as a naval auxiliary. Graduates of the United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, are invited to take up membership in the Propeller Club. For full in- formation write to—The Propeller Club of the United States, 17 Battery Place, New York 4, N. Y. Honorary President Lt. Comdr. Arthur M. Tode, USNR, Rtd. National President Capt. Robert C. Lee, USNR National Secretary Lt. Comdr. Harold J. Harding, USNR National Treasurer Mr. Joseph H. Godwin 305 THIS TIME . . . 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Y. a®'2 HCO Rf0 ltD I „«� « dDM ,'S’lB,,',W0'' 30 BROAO In cooperation with: ★ The Atlantic Refining Company ★ Pan American Petroleum Transport Company ★ Sinclair Refining Company ★ Socony-Vacuum Oil Company, Inc. ★ Standard Oil Company (New Jersey) ★ Sun Oil Company ★ The Texas Company ★ Tide Water Associated Oil Company in the Management and Operation of Government- owned tankers for the furtherance of the war effort. M Lifeboat stowage inspection on a Liberty ship at sea Joe Costa. N. Y. Daily News tfbie OffUceAA £ cAtesvL' OF THE V.S. MERCHANT MARINE ACADEME c7 z e.lAA Distributors and manufacturers of BRASS SOUNDING RULES. RODS and BOBS. RIG- GING FITTINGS and HARDWARE. SHACKLES. TURNBUCKLES and WIRE ROPE CLIPS, PAD EYES. LINKS and STAPLES, WIRE ROPE SOCKETS. CHAIN and SLINGS. THIMBLES. Steel and Brass (All Types). BRASS EYEEOLTS, HOIST HOOKS (All Sizes). TOGGLE PINS (Steel and Brass). CAST- INGS in all metals — MACHINE WORK. 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THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR PRECIOUS METAL' Here i o bor of strong, foundation metal overloyed with a substonfiol sheet of iol d karat gold The t� o ore permanently welded together under great heot ond pressure, forming a solid compact mass. It is not on electroplote or a deposit Finotly this composite bar is rolled under tremendous pressure, into strips of required liveliness, which are hord firm, close-grained ond durable Our military msignio ore fashioned from these strips This is Gold Filled I� is so morked by low. g M4bom-Hor� bur«� r. Inc. guarantees the quolity of their Gold Filled Military Insignia to be in Strict occordonce with the Commercial Standard CS 47-34 os by the Uisited Stotes Oeportment of Commerce. January 27. 19)4, end 312 MERCHANT MARINE COMMISSION OF BRAZIL To the 1944 graduating class of the United States Marine Academy and the future officers of ships flying the Stars and Stri, carrying the precious cargoes needed to free the world, we send our message of good luck. Ou l Salute to. the tf-leet Norwich Mills flies the coveted Army and Navy “E” with star twice awarded to them for achievement in production, and evidence of a staunch determina- tion ) BACK THE FLEET in every way and to the full limit of our ability. KNITTING COMPANY NORWICH, N. Y. YORK OFFICE: 93 WORTH ST. BASTIAN BROS. CO. Established 1895 MILITARY INSIGNIA EMBLEMS CLASS RINGS NAMEPLATES METAL AND PLASTIC IDENTIFICATION BADGES BUTTONS CALCULATORS—COMPUTORS --------------★--------------- JOHN A. LIBBY Woolworth Bldg. District Manager New York City COrtlandt 7-7563 LONG ISLAND SOAP COMPANY, INC. MSCP SOAPS AND CLEANING SUPPLIES Tel. EVergreen 8-0424 Brooklyn, N. Y. UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY RIFLE COMPANY PASSES IN REVIEW Uniforms for the Cadet-Midshipmen of the United States Merchant Marine Academy Congratulations on the splendid record made by the graduates of this Academy on every part of the globe.” ★ ★★★★★★★★★★ WENDER GOLDSTEIN INCORPORATED 387 FOURTH AVENUE, NEW YORK 16, N. Y. ACADEMY LOCATION—PALMER HALL 315 316 Cargo laden merchant ships hound for a foreign port Coast Guard i i ★ COMPLIMENTS OF JANN 6- CO. Wholesale Distributors JEWELRY LEATHER GOODS NOVELTIES Wishing All Cadet - Midshipmen the Best of Luck and Success in Days Ahead ★ 11 WRIGHT raue'M Ir fcationerk 2545 NORTH BROAD STREET PHILADELPHIA 32, PA. The L. G. BALFOUR CO. extends congratulations and best wishes for con- tinued success to the grad- uates of the United States Merchant Marine Academy. ★ We invite you to visit our New York Office, 535 Fifth Ave. New York Representatives: WILLARD PFORR DAVID GRIFFIN 317 ' A V A L SHOP Incorporated 3f -K -K 485 Madison Avenue Xcw York City ★ Compliments of DECONHIL SHIPPING COMPANY Our uniforms and accessories are on display every Monday at Ship's Service at the Academy Gasoline, Gas and Diesel Engines from 85 to 1200 horsepower Sterling Engine Company 1270 NIAGARA STREET BUFFALO, N. Y. 318 San Francisco, California he Maritime Association of the Port of New York extends its heartiest congratulations to the recent graduates of the United States Merchant Marine Academy of Kings Point, New York. On behalf of the ship owners, chan- dlers and multidudinous other craftsmen and business men of the shipping world that comprise the membership of the Maritime Association I wish to welcome these new ships officers into active duty in the United States Merchant Marine. The Maritime Association, some of whose members will he your future em- ployers, has put together a wartime rec- ord of which it is justly proud. We have striven to maintain a smoothly function- ing system of coordinating the sea and shore activities vital to wartime shipping efficiency. Not too long ago ships officers came up through the ranks. They learned sea- manship the hard way, by actually living and working each type of berth on a ship. Modern efficiency has changed this slow arduous method of training officers. Now a man. after two years of intensive training with the best equipment and instruction that our government can sup- ply, is graduated as a third officer. At this point the graduate must make up his mind to keep studying and learning. There is no substitute for experience as far as many phases of seamanship are concerned. Equipped as he is with his undergraduate training and with a de- termination to absorb everything there is to know about the shipping industry, the new ships officer promises well for the future of the United States Merchant Marine. With you men rests a grave respon- sibility. We will soon be in the throes of a peacetime reconversion. The worlds sea lanes will be plied increasingly by American shipping. It will be up to you men in large part to pioneer the new trade routes. The Maritime Association of the Port of New Y’ork has every con- fidence in you. Keep ’em sailing. The Maritime Association of the Port of New York - 'od tvc ecl 873 80 BROAD STREET, NEW YORK Compliments of WALTER KIDDE and COMPANY INCORPORATED Fire Protection Engineers for the Merchant Marine Ships 140 CEDAR STREET NEW YORK 6, N. Y. ''Best lUts ies z3ntefi - e teqiete B ss 615 WYANDOTTE STREET KANSAS CITY 6, MISSOURI Manufacturers of Insignia Stationery for Ship’s Service Stores and Post Exchanges ★ Distributors of Distinctive Souvenir and Gift Items HENRY L. BISCHOFF, Representative ★ ★ ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ fieetinys te the ej the (United States HU enchant Qtla iine f dcademy METROPOLITAN TOBACCO CO. OF NEW YORK NEW JERSEY TOBACCO CO. OF NEW JERSEY 320 WITH PRIDE, WE SALUTE YOU respectfully salute you. for you have made a proud accomplishment. You have become officers in the United States Merchant Marine—ranks that are reserved only for men of vigor and courage. In your hands rest great responsibili- ties. Yi ith guns and ships, facing death and fire, you must assist in bringing about a victory—and a tomorrow. Your men will look to you with confidence, they know that you will succeed. And America looks to you, after victory, to man the greatest Merchant Fleet in the world! 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Inc.........295 Page Marine Transport Lines, Inc........... 304 The Maritime Association of the Port of New York 319 Martin-Parry Corporation 275 Marra Brothers, Inc....................307 Merchant Marine Commission of Brazil 313 Metropolitan Tobacco Co. 320 National Bulk Carriers, Inc. 295 The Norsid Co. 306 North Atlantic Gulf Steamship Co. 292 Norton-Lillv Management Corp............302 Norwich Knitting Co. 314 Parry Navigation Co., Inc...............308 The Propeller Club of the United States 305 Prudential Steamship Corp. 286 Radiomarine Corporation of America. 303 Roth Brothers ..........................276 Russell Brothers Towing Co. 269 Ryan Stevedoring Co., Inc...............302 Sandy Hook Pilots.......................296 Will Schaefer Studio ..................322 The Seamen’s Bank for Savings .........275 Socony-Vacuum Oil Co., Inc..............281 Sperry Gyroscope Co., Inc...............273 Submarine Signal Co.....................270 Sullivan Dry Dock Repair Corp. .......312 Sun Oil Co..............................270 Sterling Engine Co......................318 Stockard Steamship Co...................300 L. 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