Sixth Division
Boatswain's Mate |
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Gunner's Mate |
The Sixth Division is responsible for the port 3 inch battery on board HELENA. The Gunner's Mates have a large crew of men who work in these mounts for many hours each day, keeping them in peak condition for operations.
The port lifeboat and amidships accommodation ladder also come under the responibilities of the men of the Sixth. The port amidships deck area as well is included in everyday work of these personnel. With many men working under the petty officers . . . both boatswain's mates and gunner's mates . . . of the division, the jobs are narrowed down and specialized to a point of perfection
Hard work and long hours are all part of the job here, and men of the Sixth take it all in stride. Few men in the Navy have greater pride in their work than these.
SIXTH DIVISION . . . . .
with whom jobs never become routine,
but are always a source of pride
and craftsmanship
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Upper two pictures are from the Helena 1958-1959 cruise book
Lower two pictures are from the Helena 1959-1960 cruise book
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