Yorktown (CVA 10) - Naval Cruise Book

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P 1 l I usp?-jf , A 3441... J r In charge of our two massive 30,000 pound anchors, the crew on the forecastle uses a turnbuckle wrench and anchor jack to secure the anchor and the 1,870 links of chain which weigh 97 pounds each. FIRST DIVISION Front row: Cecil Coward, Roy Cates, Edward Chapman, LTJG Fedor Salva, LTJG Barry Burdick, Jose Torres, J. Maples, Rufine Cuellar. Second row: Ramon Griego, Luther Kitchen, Tony Bernaldes, Joe Wall1s,James Sherrill, Glen DeSchneau, Richard Nordman. Third row: Bernard Heyza, Benny Simien, Richard Sesma, Ruvernon Phillips, Grady Allen, Harvey English, Linder Gibbs. A superlative demonstration of the ancient art of deck seaman ship are the intricate knots with which sailors must be familiar.

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R FIRST DIVISION Front row: Johnny Doss, James Bushman, Paul Gallegos, Jackie Niccum, Gene La Haie, William Politte. Second row: Klaus Leppin, Leverne Borski, Noel McCown, CHBOSN J.H. Plank, LTJG Fedor Salva, LT William Heath, Donal Smith, Gerald Hendrick,'Willie Smith. Third row: Larry Williamson, Edmund Hall, David Williams, John Babineaux, John Polk, Carlton Roberts, Clarence Gervais, Stewart Neuman, Charles Grifhs. Fourth row: Clarence Maki, Jose Tinajero, Jewel Crain, Charles Stoker, Orville Rutherford, Mack Andrews, James Cooper, Walter Alexander, Dewey Mann. Fabricating a nylon net used to scale the hull of the ship for painting. Replenishment at sea is necessary after almost three thousand men have con- sumed our limited supply of fresh food- stuffs. The first division transfers food from cargo ship alongside. The sail loft where miles of canvas are sewn into laundry bags, gun covers, and many other indispensable items.

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Putting a new dress on The Lady. Replenishment at sea is sometimes called, Breaking eggs and bruising apples. Polishing the anchor brakes and capstan on the forecastle FIRST DISIVION Front row: James Hubbard, Richard Paine, George Jones, LTJG Marvin Poisott, John Gonzales, Jesse Meadows, John Lavvorn, Richard Rios. Second row: Larry Berry, Junior Jones, Logan Mayfield, Jack Bishop, Walter Williams, Edward Dowell, Kenneth Strickland. Third row: Thomas Davis, Bolick Yustat, Gerald Reed, Bobby Toten, Robent Bolton, Lorry Atencio, Enoch Henderson, Wilson Clement.