Complete details of collision involving SlU-manned Sinking of SS Andrea Doria spotlights low safety SS Fairisle and Panamanian tanker are on page two. level on non-American ships. For comments by vet­ Full page of photos on page four. eran Seafarers see page five.

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Faf« Tw« SEAFARERS LOC Augwt S, 1954 ^ Amendment yof e Will End August 8^ Voting on proposed amendments to .the SIU constitution will come to an end on August 8 in all ports. That same evening, Seafarers will elect port and headquarters tallying Committees to count the bal-*- lots and. report on the results. The 28-day referendum was SCHEDULE OF held to decide on changes in pro- cediu:e for SIU elections. A two- thirds favorable vote is required SIU MEETINGS for approval. The changes are pro­ SIU memh^rsh p meet­ cedural ones designed to strengthen ings are hdd! regularly balloting secrecy and safeguard every two weeks on, Wed? Seafarers' voting rights. Among the proposed changes is nesdoy nightSi at 7 PM in one calling for all ballots in an all SIU ports. All Sea­ election to be put in a bank safe farers ore expected to deposit vault each night. Another attend; those who wish to provides that final tallying of votes be conducted by a larger commit­ be excused should request tee -which will have both head­ permission by telegram quarters and outport represents-^ (be-sure to include reg­ tives on it. New Tally, Procedure istration- number).; the At pFesent tklly committees are next SIU meetings will be: elected in the' various ports, but August 8 the headquarters tally committee August 22 is the One which sdrves as the final tally taker for the entire district. September 5 * The proposal would set up a 14- September 19 man joint headqUarters-outport October 3 committee for this final tally. All committee members, of course, SlU crewmembers who remained aboard Fairisle after collision and brought her into New York would continue to be rank and file harbor pose on deck. Other crewmembers and passengers were taken off at scene of crash. Seafarers elected at membership Kneeling (I to r) John Kleczek, AB; Ray LaBombard, AB; Mike Lachney, OS. and Jerry Smith, meetings. Ecuador OS. Standing (I to r) are John Allmon, AB; M. C. Patterson. AB; Blackie Busch. efec. and Other provisions on the ballot Tommy Thompson, bosun.' ' ' ^ Include a "lame duck" amendment which would put newly-elected Latest In officers in their posts midnight of the night that the tally committee report is accepted. At present, Fairisle Aground On Side there is a month gap between Ship Grab the end of the, voting and taking WASHINGTON—The rush is oa office by new officers. by foreign nations for US'reserve After Crash; Ponder Fate Voting dates would be moved ships. This time Ecuador has back to November 1-December 31 found a sponsor for a bill to ob­ The SlU-manned Fairisle is lying on her side a few hundred feet out in Gravesend Bay, and. a credentials committee would tain ten Government-owned Liber- It' Brooklyn as an aftermath of a collision with a Panamanian tattiker. The chief mate and be selected September 1. Seatime tys imder a reopening of the ship requirements would be tightened sales act. a iJassenger were injured in the collision, which took place in a fog off Ambrose Lightship up to specify unlicensed seatime The Ecuadorian application fol­ on Monday morning, July 23- • and to make it mandatory that it lows on the heels of the sale of ten at 1:10 AM. All other passen­ be on SIU vessels during the cal­ C-ls to Brazil as well as a number endar year of the election. A num­ of small coastal vessels to South gers and crewmembers were ber of other minor changes are Korea.-Other foreign groups which uninjured although some lost their included. have put in requests for US ships gear. The amendments went on the are Trieste, which has' a long- The Panamanian tanker San referendum ballot July 12 after pending proposal for , seven or Jose II rammed the Fairisle almost the proposals were approved by eight Libertys; West Germany, the membership and a member­ asking for ten Libertys; Mexico, squarely amidships on th^ port ship-elected constitutional com­ seeking 15.Libertys,^or C-ls and the side. The bow entered the foc'sle mittee. Philippines. ; 1" of chief mate Sidney Brown as The SIU and other maritime well as a passenger stateroom. unions have warned that any sales Brown was trapped in the wreck" SEAFARERS LOG to foreign nations would open the age but was freed by crewmembers. Aug. 3, 1'956 Vol. XVill. No. 16 floodgates and seriously endanger Chief steward Bill Yarn of the PAOL HALL, secretary-Treasurer the competitive position of US Fairisle reported that the engine HERBERT BRAND, Editor; RAY DENISON, merchant ships and the jobs of US room was quickly flooded. "She Managing Editor; BERNARD SEAMAN, Art. seamen. Apparently the success Editor; HERMAN ARTHUR, IRWIN SPIVACK, of Brazil in bidding for ships has took 5V4 feet of water in No. 4 Staff Writers; BILL MOODY, Gulf Area and 5 cargo holds. The plant went Representative. encouraged other countries to get into the act. dead right away." The ship listed Among Affiliates Page 10 about 10 degrees to starboard. Floodgates Open Directory of Halls ...Page 15 Washington observers pointed Skeleton Crew Stayed Final Dispatch ...... Page 15 out that once Brazil was successful Inquring Seafarer ... Page 6 As a precaution 32 of the crew in her bid, it is difficult for the Meet The Delegate .4 Page 10 US to turn down other friendly and the seven passengers aboard Men In Hospitalis ... .Page 12, were taken off at once leaving a foreign nations. Personals Page 15 Terms of the sale to Ecuador un- skeleton crew of 11 on board in­ Kecent Arrivals Page 15 cluding the skipper. Efforts were der the bill offered by Senator Shipping Round-Up . Page. 6 E. S. Monroney (Dem.-Okla.) would then made to tow her to safe an­ Your Dollar's 'Worth .Page 7 chorage so that the hole could be not restrict the use of the vessels patched and water pumped out. in any way. "They would be per­ Work was going on aboard her in Gash in port side and stove-in superstructure were damages mitted to compete directly with Gravesend Bay when she started suffered by Fairisle in collision. Ship is now lying on side US ships. Similarly, the West German bid to list dangerously. The ship was in New York's Gravesend Bay. Published blweekTy at tna headquarters r^. then beached in 13 feet of water of the Seafarers International Union, At­ for ten Libertys would have a y;;-- lantic & Gulf District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth and subsequently went over on her hold and engine room. had hastily put on after the crash. Avenue, Brooklyn 32, NY. Tel HYaclnth drastic effect on US tramp ship­ Since the damage was on the Most of the crew came up to 9-6600. Entered as second class matter ping as the Germans seek to use side completely. The skeleton crew at-thr Post Office In Brooklyn, NY, under was removed from the ship as the port side and the ship listed to the headquarters hall .later in the the Act of Aug. 24, 191X them on the coal run. list increased, although the skipper' starboard, the salvage gang has morning attired in a motley as­ stayed aboard her until Thursday easy access to the site of repairs. sortment of clothing. They were afternoon. With the collision taking place able to go back aboard and remove Stay Rut For Idle Pay at New York's front doorstep, the their gear when the ship was Consider Salvage Seafarers who are collecting state unemployment benefits while accident was a field day for the hauled into Gravesend Bay. on the beach waiting to ship are urged to stay put and avoid Pan Atlantic Steamship Com­ newspaper and television cameras. SIU Welfare Services arranged changing their mailing addresses if they want to continue re­ pany, owners of the Fairisle, are Yarn and chief cook Paul Carter for transportation and lodgings for ceiving their checks regularly. Several Seafarers have already considering whether they can sal­ appeared on BCA television's Dave the crew until they could get experienced interruptions of from three to five weeks in getting vage the ship and possibly some Garroway show a few hours after squared away and paid off the ship. their.next check after, they notified the state unemployment' of her cargo. The salvage would the collision to relate their experi­ • A Coast Guard hearing on the offices that they had moved and changed their mailing address. consist of patching the. hole in the ences to a nationwide television cause of the collision is now in An average delay of a month is reported in most eases, eau^g pdrtside, pulling her upright and audience. Carter was still wear­ progress at its New York regional cbnsiderahlf^ hardship , to the men involved. i-?.'": ; then pumping oiit the water in her ing a pair of shower sho:es that he office. • . tf V u B •••I I illA. « A An^ i I95t SEAFARtRS LOG Tagi ThrM Prize Winning Story Teller Congress Passei Key Ship Bills, Adjourns 'Til Jan. WASHINGTON—Both Seafarers and ship operators had reason to be satis­ fied as the 84th Congress completed its work last week and adjourned until a new Congress meets in January. Several constructive steps were taken to strengthen US-fiag shipping and to maintain jobs and services to US seamen. Positive action by Con-^ gress was taken on the fol­ operators have had great difficulty contracted Browning Lines for the in getting banks to lend money for opening of a new service between lowing measures: new ships. Among operators so af­ New York, Cuba and Mexico. • New passenger ships are a fected was Arnold Bernstein Lines. Browning intends .to modify the good possibility under the Arnold Bernstein has already won ap­ vessels for use as container car­ Bernstein Line as a result of pas­ proval from the Federal Maritime riers to reduce turnaround time sage of the 100 percent ship mort­ Board of his plans to convert up and cargo handling costs. At pres­ gage bill. to three Mariner ships for low-cost ent, no American operator is in this • The first atom-powered mer­ transatlantic passenger service. service. Up until now. Browning chant ship was authorized. The ships would carry 1,000 passen­ has operated as a Great Lakes car­ Seafarer Thurston Lewis proudly displays SEAFARERS LOG • The "50-50" law was strongly gers each and would offer cafe­ rier. Award presented to him this week for his prize-winning story and decisively endorsed. teria-style feeding and one-class SHIP BREAKOUT COSTS—The in LOG. Lewis has been on tanker Repubjic and this weeic • US Public Health Service funds accommodation. They would be de­ Maritime Administration • was au­ found first opportunity to claim his award, one of five made were voted without opposition. signed to tap a huge new field of thorized to pay the costs of break­ by SlU for 1955. • A new service to Cuba and passenger business. The ships ing out and laying up ships char­ Mexico was authorized for an SIU- would provide jobs for 1,000 US tered to private companies out of contracted operator. > seamen. the US reserve fleet. Costs will be • The Maritime Administration Under the 90 percent guarantee, met by a fund set up from receipts was given power to pay all ship he was unable to arrange the neces­ of the charter rentals. The new Union Baby $ $ breakout costs. sary financing, bujt it is believed he measure means that all operators • The MA was given permission will have no difficulty proceeding will pay equally for breakout costs. to construct two new prototype with his plans if the new legislation Up until now, costs have varied ships and another Liberty conver­ is signed by the President. It is considerably from ship to ship. Now Half'Million sion. generally expected the President SHIP PROTOTYPES—The Mari­ On the negative side was the will do so. time Administration got the go- Payments of maternity benefits to Seafarers, another "first failure of Pan Atlantic's bid for Other ship operators, of course, ahead on its prototype ship pro­ in maritime" for the Seafarers Welfare Plaii, crowded the charters on 20 reserve fleet tankers will be similarly encouraged to go gram which ,will help design the $500,000 mark this week. Since the maternity benefits began and the reopening of the ship sales ahead with construction and mod­ ships to be used by US fleets in th® • ••on April 1, 1952, some 2,500 act, permitting the sale of C-1 ships ernization of their fleets. next decade. The Liberty conver­ payments have been made to to Brazil. An appropriation bill to THE ATOM-POWERED MER­ sion program has already made I Seafarers on the birth of their permit round the clock quarantine CHANTMAN—Congress action au­ some headway with one ship now inspection got lost in the last min­ thorizing construction of a commer­ in operation as a 16-knotter. Fur­ children. ute shuffle. EVERY SUNDAY The $200 maternity benefit pay­ cially-useful atom-powered ship is ther study and experimentation in Much of the new legislation has a landmark in merchant marine de­ this field could lead to upgrading DIRECT VOICE ment has b»n one of the most a direct and immediate bearing on useful features of the SIU Welfare velopment. The Administration of privately owned Libertys and BROADCAST development of new ships and new had originally proposed an "atomic ships in the reserve fleet. Plan in addition to providing job opportunities. Their signifi­ maternity benefit far larger than peace ship" as a floating display On the downside, Pan-Atlantic's cance is as follows: of atomic energy exhibits. The ambitious program for reviving the most plans. To top it off, the SIU THE 100 PERCENT SmP has given each child bom to a '"showboat" concepMon was sharply domes'ie trades suffered a setback MORTGAGE BILL—Up until now, attacked by both merchant marine in the Senate. The House had ap­ Seafarer a $25 US defense bond, Government ship jnortgage guar­ making over $62,000 in bonds supporters in Congress and by the proved a bill calling for charter antees were limited to 90 percent Joint Congressional Committee on of 20 T-2 tankers to the company alone. except in the case of vessels listed $60-$80 Average Atomic Energy. and setting up a program for con­ as "special purpose" ships. Even -As a result, Congress authorized struction of new tanker-trailer com­ By comparison, when the -SIU with a 90 percent guarantee, ship started its plan, the average mat­ a $40 million commercial ship bination ships. The chartered ships ernity benefit paid under Insurance which will be the prototype of the would have been converted by th® policies ranged from $60 to $80. practical atom-powered merchant company for use as combination Under the SIU plan, a single ma­ ships of the future. vessels in the coastwise trade. To Ships in Atlantic ternity benefit is paid to each THE •;50-50" LAW — A very Balloting strong assault on "50-50" spear­ South American child born. Two sets of triplets and innumerable sets of twins cov­ headed by foreign governments and and foreign shipowners was decisively European Waters ered by the plan have benefited accordingly. Triplets were born defeated in Congress. The assault • WFK-3T, 19850 KC« Report was the result of an alliance be­ Get Receipt Ships in Caribbean. New Year's Eve, 1956, to Seafarer East Coast of South Lars Nielsen, who became the tween farm bloc Congressmen, the America. South Atlantic foreign lobbyists and the State and East Coast of father of three boys, and on De­ United States cember 12, 1953, to Seafarer Rob­ and Agriculture Departments; all • WFL-65, 15850 KCt For Aug. 8 of them blaming "50-50" for fail­ For Trave Ships in Gulf of Mex­ ert Long. Long's children were ico, Caribbean. West two girls and a boy. In each case, Nominations for SIU offices ure to move farm surplus more rap­ Coast of South Amer­ idly. ica. West Coast of the Seafarer collected $600 in in the forthcoming biennial Mexico and US East benefits plus three defense bonds. After Congress decisively voted Coast SIU A&G election -will open to back "50-50" the surplus logjam Subsistence • WFK-95. 15700 KCs Long had one other child before on August 12 following presenta­ Ships in Mediterranean the triplets. was broken. There have been no Seafarers who intend to return area. North Atlantic. tion of the secretary-treasurer's more complaints about foreign na­ European and US East Of course, a considerable num­ pre-balloting report at the August to port of sign on after paying off Coast ber of Seafarers have collected tions refusing to accept surplus on are urged to be sure to get a re­ 8 membership meeting. As pro­ account of the cargo sharing act. Meanwhile, MTD more than one beneft since the vided ^ the Union's constitution, turn transportation receipt and Round-the-World plan began in 1952. The only concession won by "50- travel subsistence voucher from the pre-balloting report contains 50" opponents was a provision ex­ Broadcasts Pioneered recommendations on the number the captain at the time of the pay­ empting fresh fruit and vegetables off. continue ... At the time the SIU undertook and type of elective posts to be on from "50-50" under surplus sales. ,Without the receipt and voucher Every Sunday. 1915 GMT its maternity benefits plan, it was the ballot in the various ports and USPHS HOSPITALS—The PHS (2:15 PM EST Sunday) a novel innovation in maritime. in headquarters. The report is a Seafarer has no way of collecting WCO-130Z0 KCs hospital appropriation bill sailed daily subsistence and wages for Europe and No. America Few unions at the time thought a subject to approval by the majori­ smoothly through Congress without WCO-1i90B.8 KCs ty vote of the membership. travel time as provided for under East Coast So. America benefit of this kind would have opposition, in sharp contrast to the WCO-22407 KCs The nominations will then be the contract.^ West Coast So. i^erica much value, since the popular battles of recent years. No efforts Every Monday, 0315 GMT theory was gthat' seamen did not open for one month, from August were made to cut the appropriation The receipt and voucher are as (10:15 PM EST Sunday) marry and have families. 12 to September X2. Any Seafarer or close any of the hospitals. In specified in Article II Section 57, WMM 25-15607 KCs who wishes to nominate himself 4 (a) of the standard agreement. I Australia Since then, the SIU's experience previous years, a move was made WMM 81-11037.5 has persuaded many other mari­ for any post open can do so by Tlve agreement provides that tfie .Northwest Pacific by Mrs. OvCta Culp Hobby, then .i| time unions ta provide similar submitting a letter to headquarters Secretary of the Department of travel subsistence voucher should •S| benefits in their welfare coverage with his credentials. Health, Education and Welfare, to be presented to the company or "ll MARITIME for the membership. This procedure is not affected shut down all medical services to the company's agent within 30 days Seafarers are eligible to collect in any way by the amendments to seamen. A similar recommendation of the payoff to collect daily wages TRADES the maternity benefit if they have the constitution now being voted was made by a Hoover Commission and subsistence for travel time. had one day on SIU ships in the on by Seafarers. The amendments report last year. Any Seafarer who cannot obtain DEPARTMENT previous 90 days, and 90 days in deal with other aspects of the bal­ CUBA-MEXICO SHIP SERVICE this form from the master should the 12 months prior to the birth of loting, the voting period and the —Congress approved the sale of immediately take the matter up the baby. qualifications for office. two C-4 cargo ships to the SIU- with a Union patrolman. I - isasasmaEL:!:

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Fairisle Seafarer, Jerry Smith, OS, took this photo of As aftermath of her collision with the Panamanian tanker San Jose II, outside NY damage to midship house. Ship was shll fairly level at harbor, the Waterman C-2 Fairisle listed heavily to starboard and lat^ groimded as time. Chief mate was trapped in his foc'sle when bow shown in 13 feet of water. She's now lying in Brooklyn s Gravesend Bay a few hun­ of Panamanian tanker entered his cabin. Crewmembers dred feet offshore. Efforts are being made to patch up the hole and pump out her Pleased him. flooded holds.

Crewmembers calmly sitting it out are; (1 to r) Mike Lachney, OS; M. C. Patterson, AB; Fred Thonipson, bosun; and unidentified mate.

Barefoot crewmembers and other .survivors are interviewed by Coast Guard CPO, Most lf:i^ Mel Abbott, at the St. George Coast Guard Base, Staten Island, New York, l|), were in bunks when collision took place and didn't get chance to get dressed. Ite-

Reading all about it afterwards in SIU headquarters are Maurice "Duke" Duet, DM; Thompson, and Hilton Lach- ner, OS, three of gang who brought ship to anchorage.

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"Kerens what happened, says steward Bill Vam. Others Rescue completed, passengers relax on deck of Coast Guard cutter as ihey^tett of are (I to r) : Woody Brown, M. Shalestock, oilers; H. their experiWes.' 'Seventh passenger, Charles Schooley, was injured in crash, JPas- Marsh, MM; Paul Carter, ch, cook; Jim McGuinnis, OS; prabed- - cabpnos' andalJeflicleQ^ effieiMMy " " ' " crew in getting.beats... . . aw^.: 'Ccast • . Gua^ is how condtKting inquiry into, the coUiskm. ; * - J ^ Jlmtu* S. list SEAFARERS LOG FIT. Seafarers Think Both , A Ships Ignored Rules Seafarers queried on the Andrea Doria sinking were al­ •m most unanimous in emphasizing disregard fof the rules of '• '*.4 the road as the underlying fault in that accident. Gver-re- ."•m liance on radar as opposed to caution in fog, they agreed, is the cause of most ship collisions which take place under such circumstances. As one bosun put It, ".the minute the radar set is put on, everybody gets careless." It was generaliy agreed that ship navigators today, on US merchant ships as well as foreign ships, put too much faith in mechanical and •SJj electrical devices which are only aids to joavigation and of themselves cannot keep a ship from getting into trouble. A typical opinion on the collision was expressed by Seafarer Oscar • '••"'J Kaelep, bosun, who raised the question of sounding whistles and horns " '> in the fog. "In the old days when we ran into fog we had whistles sounding all the time to help show where the ship was and* we would slow the ship down completely. "Now with new equipment aboard^ skippers don't slow down and don't signal. It's clear to see from the force of the collisjon that the ships were going at top speed. They have the belief that the ship is unsinkable, so people get careless and worry Listing hard to starboard, Italian luxury liner Andrea Doria lies abandoned before sinking to -i-f too much about making the schedule. They say bottom of Atlantic on July 26 off Nantucket Island. All boats on starboard side have been Kaelep 'we have radar on board so we can push forward lowered, while those on port side remain in davits. Lines, netting and ladders hanging over as fast as w^ want.' It just isn't so. side were used in abandoning ship following collision with liner Stockholm. < "There's also the question in my mind as to how well trained the crew of the Doria was to handle the boats. Otherwise why were there such delays in getting passengers off and so -many casualties in a calm sea?" % fs, i, Doria Sinking Spurs US Seafarer Joe Arras, a chief steward who has had much experience on passenger ships was also critical of the excessive speed the ships were traveling at. He emphasized, as well, that all accounts show . that there was not enough systematic handling of the emergency. Study Of Infl Ship Rules "When a passenger ship is in danger," he said, "everybody should go immediately to assigned stations. Officers with guns on their hips Congressicaial investigation of world-wide ship safety standards has been undertaken as to preserve discipline should be all over the ship. There should be an outgrowth of last week's disastrous sink ing of the Italian luxury liner Andrea Doria. section captains in charge of a certain number of cabins and their The 30,000-ton liner went down in a fog off Nantucket Island on Thursday morning, July passengers. 4- "As soon as the ship was hit instructions should have been given 25, 10 hours after a collision to shut all portholes, get out life preservers and get all hands on deck. with the Swedish liner Stock­ have enabled her to stay afloat, he to retain more stability. It is not As far as can be known, these procedures were not followed." (Accord­ said. He added that the 1948 In­ known whether she had electrical­ holm. At least 42 lives were ternational Convention for the ly-operated doors in her watertight ing to newspaper accounts, the captain of the Doria has conceded that lost and 80 or more injured. The Safety of Life at Sea should be no general alarm was sounded.) bulkheads as on US ships. Thera Stockholm suffered a badly-crushed overhauled to bring all ships up to is a suspicion that the doors wera "Whal I can't understand is why they waited so long to lower the US standards. boats. The boats should have been lowered as soon as she got hit, and bow but made port under her own not closed permitting water to en­ not wait-until the ship was listing so badly." povi/er. Ironically enough, the last ses­ ter the other compartments. It's an old habit, he observed, for ships to go full speed in a fog and The investigation was authorized sion of Congress passed legislation While it will be a long time be­ just take chances they don't run into anything. "The skipper will in the lasfr days of the 84th Con­ sponsored by the Coast Guard and fore the last word is heard on tha mark in the logbook that he slowed down, but the throttle stays gress under Rep. Herbert Bonner shipowner groups to cut ship in­ sinking by the various investigative just where it was all the time." (Dem.-NC) .chairnfan of the House spections from ofice a year to once bodies, the following evidence i 4 Merchant Marine Committee. Rep. every two years on freighters and seems fairly well-established: Don Davidson, chief electrician, described the collision as "inexcus­ Bonner said the committee would tankers. The argument used by • Both ships were off their as­ able" because both ships apparently were relying on mechanical de­ consider the possibility of requir­ the bill's sponsors was that this signed tracks in the heavily- vices such as radar rather than exercising common ing "foreign flag ships that come would "conform"' with the" 1948 traveled waters off Natntucket sense. "Anybody running a vessel at full speed in in to our ports ... be subject to International convention — now light. The Stockholm was as much under attack as inadequate. a heavy fog is asking for trouble." the same rigid inspection for safety as 15 miles off. There is no com­ He pointed out that the ship was supposed to be imposed on American flag ships." Lucky To Be Saved pulsion at present to keep a ship the last word in construction and in safety devices Similarly, Rear Admiral Halert Fortunately for the Doria's pas­ on its track. sengers and crew, the French liner yet it went over immediately and went down in C. Shepheard, former US Coast • The tremendous impact of tha ten hours, "Even if there is no electrical system Guard head of -Merchant Marine He De France and several other vessels were within a couple of collision,, supplemented by the for controlling watertight bulkheads, or the power Safety, declared that if the Doria statements of witnesses, indicates Is knocked out, there's still muscle-power aboard." were built to American specifica­ hours steaming time from the site of the collision. The lifting of the that both ships were traveling at Apparently he said, there- was a great deal of tions, she would not have listed their regular cruising speeds, de­ difference in the treatment a passenger got, de­ more than IS degrees after the fog and efficient rescue service Davidson provided by the He De France, the spite the heayy fog, relying on pending on what class he was traveling in. "First Stockholm's bow opened a huge radar to keep them out of trouble. class passengers reported they got good service,* but it appears that gash in her starboard side. The Cape Ann (United Ffuit) the the tourist class people were pretty much left to shift for themselves." maximum 15-degree list would MSTS transport Pvt. William H. • The Doria's captain has stated Thomas and the Stockholm itself that his radar was on and that he prevented another Titanic disaster. was personally tracking the Stock­ Most of the 1,700 passengers and holm before the collision. crew were safely aboard rescue • The Doria was also reported Senate Buries Ship Gadget Bill ships when the Doria foundered. to* have been sounding her fog­ WASHINGTON—-The controversial proposal to install automatic radio call selectors on The Doria was only able to launch horn, but a Stockholm crewmem- US cargo ships has been buried by the Senate. The Senate Interstate and Foreign Com­ six of her own boats with capacity ber said that his ship was definitely merce Committee ended the measure's chances for this year by voting to have an investi­ for less than half of the people not using fog signals. aboard. • The captain of the Doria con­ gation of the need for the-^ The 30,000-ton Andrea Doria was devices to be conducted by numbers of ships that happened to ceded that he had not sounded any Just 3^ years old and had been general alarm, claiming that he the Federal Commtinications be in its vicinity. It would be List Details In lauded as the last word In ship­ did not want to panic the passen­ Commission, the Coast Guard and very unlikely that a station would Cables To Union board safety and comfort. Not- the Mifritime Administration. have that information or even gers. Some instructions were giv­ When notifying headquarters only had it been decorated lavish­ know which ships were in the ly with priceless art treasures but en in Italian, but English-speaking Tha Radio Operators Union, by cable or wireless that a Sea­ (Continued on page 15) •teamship operators and the Mari­ area. it was also acclaimed as an "un­ time Administration had opposed lOi. an emergency, the ROU farer has paid off in a foreign sinkable" ship that would stay the call selector proposal, but the pointed out," the standard distress port because of injury or fllness, afloat even if one or two of her bill had nevertheless passed the signal call would accomplish the ships' delegates should include compartments were flooded. It had eleven watertight bulkheads in all. House of Representatives. It pro­ same purpose as qll ships are the following information: Tampa Outlook vided that all ships with less than equipped to receive this signal But when the "unsinkable" Doria two radio operators would have automatically.' The ROU con­ The man's full name, his SIU was hit with terrific impact, it to install the device. cluded that the instaUation was book number, name of the ship, proved vulnerable. The Stockholm Bright On Jobs just another gadget which would the port of payoff and the hos­ sliced through fuUy one third the The call selector would make it load the operator with additional width of the Doria's beam, making TAMPA—"Fine" is the word for possible for a shore station to get iqaintenance. pital vdiere be is being treated. a 40 foot-wide gash in the star­ both past and future shipping out in touch with a ship at any hour Moore-MeCormack Steamship The response of ship's crews board side just below the bridge. of this port. by sending out the ship's cali sig­ Company, which had installed the to the Union's request for these With just two of her compartments During the past two- weeks tha nal. On receiving the signal, the devices voluntarily, also testified notifications has been very good. cut open, the Doria heeled over Coe Victory (Victoiy Carriers) paid .selector would ring a bell, awak­ against their adoption. Sometimes though, not all of heavily to starboard and hung in off and signed on and the Beaure­ ening the operator. an inclined position until she final­ gard (Pan Atlantic) paid off. The Senate Committee's action the above information has been Unnecessary Gadget in sidetracking the bill meaffs that ly turned over completely. The In transit were the Hastings, The ROU opposed-the bill on the House will have to vote oh it included. Be sure to list all of list prevented her from launching Bienville, Fairisle and Madaket the grounds that it was an uhii'ec- again next ycu^, as measures can­ this data so that the SIU can any of her port side boats. (Waterman), Chickasaw (Pan At­ sary gadget and that • a shore sta­ not carry over in a Congressional act as promptly as possible. A major question raised by the lantic), Mae (Bull) and Del Vail# tion would have to know -the call election year. " accident was the failure of the ship (Mississippi). '•im August Sir19^ fiK A F ARERS LOG Pare Six Soc. Security Gains Boon To Seafarers Shipping Round-Up & July 11 Thrpugh July 24 The most important changes in the law will permit totally Registered Total Total disabled workers to draw So-* Eng. Eng. Slew. Stew. Total abled. About 250,000 people will Port Deck Deck A B B Res. cial Security benefits at the 4 B B 18 33 be covered the first year. 2 7- 6 2 15 age of 50 and permit widows Boston P 9 84 359 To take an example, a Seafarer 34 84 36 77 14 275 cr wives to start drawing benefits New York 114 55 19 74 with at least five years' work on 9 22- 2 9 8 at the age of 62 instead of 65. Philadelphia 24 45 18 168 79 247 ships prior to becoming disabled 32 51 29 44 The new law passed both Houses Baltimore 'J 12 4 4 18 26 would be eligible to collect his Norfolk V ^ 10 5 19 44 of Congress and has been signed 7 10 6 6 6 25 by President Eisenhower. Although Social Security at age 50. This of Savannah ^ 3 4 3 16 8 • 24 Tampa ° 2 4 67 the Administration fought the law course, would be in addition to 17 5 16 6 62 15 Mobile 19 4 44 227 all the way down the line, the any SlU disability benefit he might 8 47 14 60 22 163 New Orleans 7 3 4 18 20 38 President signed the bill, while be receiving. 9 6 46 • Children's disability—The dis­ Lake Charles ^ •5 3 2 31 15 expressing reservations. 8 9 34 Houston 1^ 5 6 3 5 15 19 In addition toj^ the workman's abled child of a retired or de­ Wilmington ^ 8 - 90 14 12 21 8 54 36 disability features and the lower­ ceased worker can continue to San Francisco ; • • 1° 16 61 54 115 10 10 13 36 31 ing of women's retirement ages, receive payments after the age of Seattle 15^ Eng. stew Stew. Total T.ital Total Deck Eng. B A , B Beg. the bill provides benefits for dis­ 18. At present such payments stop . .A B A A for the widow or the chijd when 456 1442 abled children and extends cover­ 166 286 157 295 133 986 age to about 200,000 more people, the dependent children reach 18. Total •••• 405 mostly professional men, who have • Women's benefits at age 62— Shipped not been protected by Social Secu­ This is the most far-reaching change under the law as it affects neck' D^k E^. ^g. St^w. s^. stgw. Tg^l rity up until now. Port ~6 27 Most of the new benefits would women workers, wives of retired 2 6 4 1 0 12 9 3 1. 57 43 296 go into effect as of January, 1957, workers, widows and mothers of Boston ..... 16 12 65 25 18 52 16 13 196 New York ...... v. 579 9 1 70 31 9 110 although benefits for widows at 62 deceased workers if the mother 28 10 2 26 12 6 16 was supported by the worker. In Philadelphia 34 32 51 25 14 191 87 67 345 will take effect in the fall. ...•.....^...'87 28 21 53 23 69 m.ost instances, the woman has the Baltimore .. 5 9 6 6 8 9 21 25 Increased Deductions Norfolk .....;. i > • 10 8 8 10 9 29 option of starting benefits at age 7 0 2 2 3 3 0 10 The new benefits will be financed Savannah 7 5 3 11 10 8 29 6? at a lower monthly rate or wait­ 3 1 4 3 4 1 4 by an additional one-quar­ Tampa 10 11 -.19 5 11 66 32 23 121 ing until age 65. , 17 1 22 25 121 ter of one percent payroll tax on Mobile oo 36 8 5 15 4 6 79 17 In the case of a widow of a New Orleans ...... 5 14 9 4 31 up to $4,200 earnings, or $14.50 1 0 10 6 2 2 2 2 18 more a year for workers. Employ­ deceased worker who was already Lake Charles " 10 6 5 10 3 37 32 12 81 Houston " 12 3 15 9 6 29 ers also chip in extra. getting benefits, she can start 2 1 4 6 1 4 1 4 14 drawing her benefits immediately Wilmington . 6 3 1 12 10 2 29 32 4 65 Here in a nutshell, are what the 19 1 7 24 137 at 62 at the same rate as if she San Francisco • • • J® 5 9 11 4 27 40 15 49 64 benefits mean; Seattle D^ck De"13 vL Z. Eng. Eng. Stew. Stew. Stew. To^al Total Total Total • Disability benefits — Male or waited until 65. , , female workers who are totally and If a man is retired at 65 but his Total .....331'' 142° 77 258 145^ 102 214 137 84 803 424 '263 1490 permanently disabled can draw wife is younger than he is, she can Social Security benefits at age 50 now start drawing her benefit at Although dips were reported in a few scattered ports, shipping throughout the Atlantic after they have been disabled at 62, but at a lesser rate than if she least six months. They will need waited. For example, if the wife and Gulf District, during the last report period, reached the highest point since the period at least five years' employment starts drawing her pension at 62, ending August 9, 1955. This, in turn, was the best shipping period since the pre-Christ- covered by Social Security just their combined benefits ceiling ^ , mas boom of 1953. before the time they become dis- (Continued on page 15) The 1,490 men in all classes shipped during the most re­ cent period surpassed by eight the previous high mark of October, Seafarers Fume Over 1955, when 1,482 men were placed Question: The last issue of the SEAFARERS LOG carried an aboard SlU ships. article on a new type rubber liferaft. Would you prefer it to a The August, .1955 record is 1,574 Egyptian Postal Racket lifeboat? ^ men shipped. During the last shipping ,period, Crewmembers of the Steel Maker (Isthmian) are steaming Arthur Gradano, OS: They must L. A. Marsh, FOW: In case of gains in the number of men ship­ over a petty racket on postage charges which was pulled on be a lot easier to get into the water. fire I don't think it would offer the ped over those registered >yere them in Port Said, Egypt, by a runner for the company s protection you Launching a life- reported by Philadelphia, Balti­ would have in a boat takes time ugent there. Seafarer D. L. and sometimes more, Norfolk, Tampa, Mobile, mail because crewmembers could metal boat. The you don't have Houston and Seattle. Gardner reported that he was not go ashore to post their own. rafts themselves enough of that. soaked $7 for ten letters for Port Said is the only place in the could burn. Also, General Gain injured men Lifeboats are also which the going rate of postage is Canal Zone where maU can be heavier and hard Gains in the number of men dispatched, although an obliging couldn't be cared $1.60. The entire, crew, he said, to handle. This shipped over those shipped during native carrying the improbable for as well as in the previous period, ending July had to pay $50 in postage for mail our present looks like a name of "Spud" Murphy will han­ more convenient 10, were reported by Boston, worth, at Jts most, $7. boats. I would He explained that the runner dle mail for seamen as a "favor." arrangement 10 Philadelphia, Baltimore, Norfolk, The "favor" consists of a carton rather have steel Savannah, Tampa, Mobile, Hous­ for the company's agent, the Eng­ or wood under me than a rubber me and could be safer too. lish Coaling Company, got the of cigarettes. ton, Wilmington and Seattle. liferaft. The runner never used a mail S t New York, New Orleans, Lake scale, Gardner notes, but esti­ Charles and San Francisco were mated postage by weighing the Sal Barbara, stewd dep't: When Pasquale De Marco, wiper: I the only ports experiencing de­ letters on his hands. Gardner is I was in service we had rafts think the liferafts would be better. clines in the number of men ship­ They are much positive the ten letters he sent on airplanes and ped as compared with the previous lighter, easier to were well within the one-half used them in period. These ports had more men lower and can ounce minimum and should not training. They registered than were shipped, and • \ have cost more than 16 cents each. be handled much worked out very the same was true in Boston, Yet on some of them he was well and in my better. A life­ boat is harder to Savannah and Wilmington. charged over $1. estimation wpUld New Orleans, where shipping Isthmian headquarters in New be much better launch and more dangerous to was off considerably from the York has been informed of the when speed handle. Besides, previous month, viewed the next complaint and has promised to in­ is all-important. there wouldn't be two weeks dimly, with only four vestigate the incident. We've had ships payoffs scheduled during this pe­ go down In a few any problem of riod. minutes without time to lower painting and maintaining boats. Lake Charles, where shipping boats. was also off a bit, expected things 4i' - i t to pick up, however. Peter Sarohlo, 2nd cook; Life- J. W. Givens, ch. steward: I HOre, in brief, is the forecast iiiiliiiiliiiiiii rafts seem to have it all over the have my doubts as to how safe 'for the next two weeks?' BOSTONt they would be. conventional life­ Dim. . . . NEW YORK: Good. mti iili It would be diffi­ boats in being ... PHILADELPHIA: Very good. cult to fix leaks easier to launch, ... BALTIMORE: Good;. •.. NOR­ easier to handle and there is al­ FOLK: Good. ... SAVANNAH: and much faster ways the danger Fair. ... TAMPA: Good. . . . getting into the of punctures and MOBILE: Good. . . . NEW OR­ water. These are other damage. I LEANS: Dim. . . . LAKE I pretty big advan­ imagine it's a lot CQARLES: Better . . . HOUSTON: tages in an emer- U- 'jr Steel Maker crewmember D. L. Gardner shows off sample easier to patch Very good. WILMINGTONt f.:-^y.:. gency apd I letters, which cost him a total of $7 to mail in Port Said. up a leaky life­ F^ilr. . . .. SAN FRANCISCO: 'V'->. •• •"' would ,say that!* Crew is up in arms over $50 charged them to mail $7 worth boat; than a leaky .Good.SEATTLE; E^ir. rubber yaft. '.' : reason enough for using thenu - of mail. ir-n>W¥iBfiinn-rii —'^--^—^rnrifrnMiTiMin^mn iTi

Augwd 8. 1858 SEA'FARERS LOC Pare ^rea Before And... YOUR DOllAR'S WORTH NY Sings Happy Tune: m Seafarer's Guide To Better Buying 'Good Shipping Holding • •' • j.H' By Sidney Margolius Hidden Fees In Home-Buying Up, Outiook is Fine' Moderate-income fadiilies are being further pushed out of the hous­ NEW YORK—Shipping continued to be good in this port ing me^ket by high mortgage interest rates and balloonini' mortgage "fees" piled on top of higher prices for houses and land. during the last shipping period and the picture for the com­ In many cases, .the additional mortgage charges are concealed from ing period is also good. A number of ships are due in for the buyer until he "closes" the deal for the house apd finds he is pay­ payoffs after long runs, -and^- ing unexpectedly large fees. If he has an FHA mortgage, he must pay this usually means a big turn­ der, port capUiin for Waterman, an often-unadvertised and unnecessarily high insurance premium for over. in the crews. also helped see to it that the crew the life of the mortgage. Other concealed mortgage charges may be During the past two weeks the was- well cared for after the acci­ hidden in the price of the home itself, and may never be realized by demand was greater than the sup­ dent. the buyer. —• ply in some ratings, particularly in Here is how mortgage costs have been jacked up by extra fees and Seafarer Edward Warfield the engine department. There was premiums: stands covered with paint a run on pumpmen during this Closing costs now often range from $2^0 to $400.. Many lenders now aboard Steel Vendor, but period, with several of them sent . include under closing costs an extra "origination" fee of 1 percent with ship in Banglcolc, a lit­ down to Baltimore, and at this Philly Is Boom ot the amount of'mortgage "for expenses In arranging and closing the tle paint won't slop a fellah writing they are scarce at head­ loan." This, of course is in addition to mortgage interest. Other more from ... , quarters. traditional closing costs also-have risen sharply. The United States Shipping Good Town For Ships --'U Savings and Loan. League reports that charges for recording mortgage The shipping picture for the PHILADELPHIA—In this port, and deed, appraisal and credit investigation have tripled in recent years, period remained good despite lay- the shipping situation is becomihg ^and cost of title insurance also has risen considerably. • ups . by the Seatr.ain Lines. The reminiscent of the boom -wartime Closing costs vary considerably Seatrain Texas crew was at head­ days, reports SIU agent Steve Car- In different areas, and among dif­ quarters after having been laid up dullo. ferent lenders. But here is atypical for two weeks, and the Seatrain In particuiar, there is a short­ ^uYrne closing cost for an $11,0(50 mort­ Savannah paid off and went into age of rated engine room men, and Hoi/s0f! gage: "origination fee" of 1 per­ the shipyard for a month. After the Union, is urging rated men to cent, $110; survey of lot, $20; ex­ the Seatrain Savannah comes out, take jobs as soon as they come up amining title . and title insurance, the Seatrain New Yqrk will lay up on the board. $85; appraisal, $25; and credit in­ for a month. . So far the Union has been able vestigation, $3; recording mort­ Besides the Seatrains Texas and to supply all of the vessels that gage and deed, $12. The total is Savannah, 20 other ships paid off have needed replacements, but the $255. In the case of an FHA mort­ during the period, 5 signed on for­ ships that are scheduled for pay­ gage, the mortgage insurance pre­ eign articles and there were 10 offs are expected to clear out the mium for the first year would add in-transits. hall. another $55 for a total of $310. Also at the hall was the crew of Except for the black gang situa­ This does not include deposits re­ the Fairisle (Pan Atlantic), which tion, the affairs of the port and quired for taxes and property in­ was rammed off the New York the Union are in good shape, with surance, which would raise the lightship. They were brought to no-beefs or disruptions along the closing costs another $125 to $200, the hall from the Staten Island waterfront or on the local labor but are actually a prepayment of . . . Enjoying life ashore a Coast Guard station by the SlU front. anticipated expenses rather than a few hours later in the com­ Welfare Department. After being Balloting on the constitutional hidden mortgage cost. pany of two local belles. clothed and fed, all crewmen who amendment is progressing at a Now this is a comparatively rea­ Photos by ship's reporter do not live here were put up at the rapid pace, port agent Cardullo sonable charge made by the more Carl Churlco. St. Geofge Hotei. Captain Bchroe- reports. reasonable lenders for VA and FHA mortgages. Dr. Wilmoth C. Price of the business-education de­ partment at Ball State Teachers College in Indiana, reports that in his experience, banks and savings and loan associations try to keep Commies Rig New M'time Front closing costs down to reasonable limits, but mortgage and investment companies tend to have "considerably higher closing costs.' For ex­ Long-experienced at shifting disguises, the Communist Party's waterfront section is ample, in his state, on "conventional loans" (non-VA or FHA) lenders now operating full-steam on both coasts in the guise of committees opposed to Coast Guard may make additional charges such as discounting the loan at two per­ screening. "The Committee Against Waterfront Screwing" in San Francisco and the cent, and brokerage or commission of one percent of the loan. The "origination fee" of one percent-of the mortgage, and the addi­ "Seamen's Defense Committee tional discount sometimes charged by the sharper mortgage lenders are Against Coast Guard Screen­ Mulzac's last public appearance New York, the chairman assured the closing costs most objectionable to buyers, says Dr. Price. By ing" in New York bear alljhe was as candidate for Queens, New the meeting that the committee "additional discounts" we mean that besides all the other closing costs earmarks of the standard assem­ York, borough president on the had the full support of Harry and the mortgage interest itself, the Render charges an^xtra initial fee. bly-line type of front organization. ticket of the American Labor Bridges and the West Coast long­ For example, if the lender charges a two percent discount on an At the moment the waterfront Party, in 1951. The ALP by then shore union. $11,000 mortgage, the borrower would actually receive only $10,780. section has seized on the screening was firmly identified as Commu­ The West Coast set-up is on In some arcas, such discounts sometimes run as high as 5 or 6 percent.. issue as i^ theme, just as in past nist-controlled. Mulzac -had previ­ much the same pattern. One of its years front groups have attempted ously been cited as a member of officials, Walter Stich, was former­ Such mortgage discount charges nowadays sometimes are hidden in to pervert to their own ends such the Communist Party at a House ly an officer of the Marine Engi­ the price tags on new homes, Theoretically, VA and FHA mortgages issues as the housing shortage, un­ hearing in 1944. neers Beneficial Association. He" carry interest rates of 4V4 percent (plus one-half of 1 percent for in­ employment or whatever happened Another member of the commit­ was ousted in September, 1947. a surance oil FHA mortgages). But in-actual practice, such mortgages to be the public grievance at the tee's executive group is Lou few months after he was arrested are for sale in the mortgage market at about 5 per6ent discount, the time. Consequently, the commit­ Becker, who has been an active in connection with a fund-raising Savings and Loan League reports. So, many lenders charge builders participant in the Party's water­ benefit at his home for the "Peo­ an extra fee for mortgages in lieu of the discount available in the mar­ tees have been set up in the usual fashion consisting of a number of front section. ple's World," West Coast edition ket. This is a cost the builder must pass on 'to the home buyer. party professionals plus a sprink­ The East Coast group is repre­ of the "Daily Worker." He pleaded High Mortgage Premium ling of screened seamen through sented by two law firms. One is guilty at the time and was repre­ Besides high closing costs and mortgage discounts, there is another whom the pros operate. the firm of William L. Standard, sented by the law firm of Glad- cost tacked on to FHA mortgages, by the Government itself. This is Propaganda Barrage who was counsel for the National stein and Anderson, long identi­ the mortgage premium of one-half of 1 percent collected by FHA to Both the East and West Coast Maritime Union when it was under fied with pro-Communist causes. guarantee the lender against loss. This "risk insurance" is paid by the groups have been 'following the the Communist's thumb. The other Another is Walter Stack, who home buyer. Development builders often advertise that VA and FHA usual procedure of deluging ships is the firm of Boudin and Rabino- was ousted by the Marine Fire­ mortgages are available at 4V^ percent. But later the buyer finds he and shoreside marine workers with witz. Victor Rabinowitz was attor­ man's Union for supporting the has the additional premium to pay for the rest of the life of an FHA bulletins and literature on the ney for the Communist-dominated Communist - dominated Committee mortgage. Even if it is conceded that the buyer and not the lender screening issue. But as is also American Communications Asso­ of Maritime Unity after the MFOW should pay to guarantee the lender against loss, there is a serious usual, the committee drops a few ciation and pleaded the 5th Amend­ repudiated that outfit. Stack is the question whether the present FHA premium is not as excessive as lines, in its bulletins which faith­ ment when questioned concerning brother of Joe Stack, who spear­ some of the closing costs charged by private lenders. A home buyer fully reflect the latest interna­ his ties with the Council of Ameri­ headed the Communist group in In Canada is required to pay a lump-sum premium of percmt tional Communist line. For ex­ can-Soviet Friendship, a front or­ the NMU until ousted from that for a Government-guaranteed mortgage. He pays this only once. On ample, a recent West Coast bulle­ ganization. He also pleaded self- union. At a. 1955 House Un-Amer­ $10,000 mortgage, the Canadian insurance fee is thus only $175. But tin pleads for seamen to forget incrimination when asked about ican Activities hearing in Seattle, $10,000 25-year mortgage, the FHA premium adds up to $025. about the Korean War and other his work in behalf of the American Stack was identified by a Commu­ issues. "Who was right and who Communications Association, which nist Party member as a long-time A leading life insurance company reports that of the 71,000 home was wrong on one or all of those was expelled by the CIO as l^ing Communist card-carrier who was a mortgages it holds throughout the country, only one-eighth of on per­ questions is not the issue today. CP-dominated. Both Rabinowitz key figure in the Maritime Federa­ cent are in arrears more than 60 days. Thus, the Government appears This is 1956 and there stretches and Standard, as well as Boudin, tion of the Pacific. The latter was to be charging four times as much as the risk involved. Congressmen ahead a long period of world peace have been officers in the National infiltrated and taken over in one Holzman and Fino have been urging Congress to reduce the mortgage and co-existence ..." Lawyer's Guild, which is on the of the early Commimist attempts insurance for housing cooperatives to one-quarter of one percent. This The officers of both East and attorney-general's subversive list to control all of maritime. seems more than adequate to cover the risk for individual home-owners West Coast groups and their attor­ and has been called the legal arm As is the .usual practice, the as well as the co-ops. neys show a solid representation of the Pasty. addresses of both committees are You won't gain by seeking a conventional of an.FHA mort­ of pro-Communist operators. On Backed By Bridges mail drops, with no regular staff. gage. In fact, you might pay morei But FHA mortgages are getting the East Coast; ti>e head of Hie At a recent meeting of the East Party front commiAtees, travel harder to hgd,'as tnore lenders figure they may as well pocket the crnnmittee Is Hugh Mulzac, a vet- Coast committee at Werdermann light—^it makes It easier lor them J extra one-half of one percent .themselves. etan Communist-front functionary. Hall^ 16th Street and Srd Aveade,{to switch names and.causes.. m

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HEN SIU crewmen climbed aboard the supertanker Cities WService Baltimore in that city this month, they signified the new era in oil transportation. The super­ tanker is fast replacing the T-2 on the long offshore runs and is rapidly- becoming an element in the domes­ tic trades as well. The Cities Service Baltimore, like her two sister ships now being com­ pleted, provides an individual foc'sle f I for each Iman aboard, giving him the privacy that's so hard to find on shipboard. The CS Baltimore at 32,600 tons, dwarfs the conventional T-2. But it Up on board at Baltimore SIU hall goes call for full crew for the Cities Service Baltimore. -Seafarer in turn, will be dwarfed by even Group of crewmembers aboard her for first Patrolman Rex Dickey (center), CS rep Rus­ Length of 32,600-ton ship is shown by shot of John Arabasz does the honors. Seafarers wiU crew two more tankers of same type for Cities Serv­ bigger tankers now being built or sell Brandon and crewmember have a few Seafarer (circled) on catwalk. Plenty of leg- ice by the end of 1956, according to present schedules. time at Baltimore dock wave to onlookers on planned, including one that would pierside. words on a pact provision. work here. be a 100,000-ton giant. As it is, the Baltimore can carry 18 different kinds of petroleum prod­ ucts and lift 271,000 bu^rels, twice the amount of a T-2. Other vital statistics on the «hip are: length, 661 feet; beam, 90 feet; draft, 32 feet; plant, geared turbine drive generating 15,000 shaft horsepower; service speed, W/z knots. The rela­ tively shallow dr^t is an advantage Wheelhouse is equipped with modern naviga­ Mattress is evidently to liking of Tony Fran­ Messman starts setting up for first meal. in the confined channels of the tional aids. Patrolman Dickey stands at the cis, chief steward. Individual foc'sles are the Messroom is roomy, well-lit and well-venti­ Calcasieu Riyer at Lake Charles wheel. rule throughout. lated. where the company has its refinery,. The second new tanker. Cities Service Miami, is nearing comple­ tion and should be ready for service in the fall. December is the target date for the third vessel. All three ships were constructed under a "trade in and bliild" program set up by the Maritime Administratiph.

• I ' * ' .'iB- Seafarers crowd dispatch counter In Baltimore to throw in for jobs on the new supertanker. Luxury The spacious stainless-steel galley should First oil flows into tanks of Cities Service Baltimore at the company's Lake Charles, La., refinery. features such as individual crew staterooms attracted an eager turnout. Arabasz (left) and Tohy The huge tanker can handle 271,000 barrels when loaded to full capacity. Like two sister ships, it will Kastina are at work picking the oldest cards. prove a favorite with SIU steward department men. operate on coastwise run. .pssi;-' •• ^• isaiijiitiMi Pare Ten SEAFARERS LOG Aiuittt 8, iifsl

ALAMAR (Calmar), Juna S4 — slips for same. Special meeting to be Chairman, J. Thompion; Sacratary, J. h'eld with patrolman to discuss food McPhual. See patrolman about dU- situation. charges for port ttkne worked in ship­ Balto Booms Desp'rto Steel Tie-up yard. Ship's fund SS.SS. Lockers to MASSMAR (Calmer), June 17 — be built on second deck for soUed Chairman, James Elchenberg; Secre­ BALTIMORE—^Despite the steel strike, shipping has continued to be good in this port, and working clothes. tary, T. W. HInten. Ship's fund 920. and during the past two weeks there were 18 ships paying off, 7 signing on and 8 calling Report accepted. New delegate elect­ LONCVIEW VICTORY (Victory Car. ed. Former'delegate left ship in in transit. The few beefs which came up were all settled to the satisfaction of the crews riers), Juna 19—Chairman, I. Music) Panama Canal dug to iUness. Sugges­ Secretary, A, Santal. Water cooler tion made for every one to donate 91 and there are no beefs pend--^ and ice box need repairing. Letter to ship's fund. - • ing at this time and McLean bills has also been for anyone convlctea of unlawfully to be sent to headquarters for clarifi­ closely watched. possessing narcotics aboard ship. cation. Fifty cents per man to be . STEEL WORKER (Isthmian), June . Much of the Union's interest The law now puts marijuana into donated to ship's fund. 19—Chairman, E. A. Anderson; Sac­ The Union — whose position ratary, H, Kilmon. Letter from head­ here has been focused on the Con­ against' the use and handling of the same class with other-narcotics. ARICKAREE (US Petroleum), June quarters. regarding repair list read gressional picture, and the hall has Also, the hall has received from 24—Chairman, C. Shaw; Secretary, D. and posted. Letter to be sent re­ narcotics has been firmly estab­ VanAlstina. Water tanks need clean­ garding washing machine. Need new been in close touch with the SIU lished over the past ten years headquarters a list. of unclaimed ing. Additional fans obtained in washing machine. Gangway watchmen Washington office, which has been wants to remind any foul ball who wages from Alcoa, and any men Japan. Difficulty in obtaining fresh to keep aU stevedores out of house watching the legislative situation fruits and vegetables from company and keep all:screen doors locked, ex­ might accidentally get aboard an who feel they have back wages agent in Japan. Ship's fund 13,910 cept gangway door. Magazines to be keenly because of the number of SIU ship abput enactment of the coming from this company are ad­ yen. Ship'.a delegate to be rotated In returned to library after reading. Cold bills which vitally concern seamen. accordance with union standards. New juices not to be removed from chill 1956 Narcotics Control Act, which vised to come into the hall and delegate elected. Engine utility to • boxes at night. Meal service dis­ Of particular interest has been considerably stiffens the penalties check. install stop light on washing machine. cussed. Suggestion to start a ship's Discussion on, liberty launch. fund. Secretary discussed functions the, so-called Browning bill which of his office. All c.j>rrespondence to CHIWAWA (Cities Service), July 3 would pave the way for this Great —Chairman, J. Swafford; Secretary, be referred to him for purpose of Lakes SIU company to purchase F. Raid. Delayed sailing at Tampa recording in ship's files. two C-4 type vessels and put them COEUR d'ALENE (Victory Carriers), June 16—Chairman, L. Pepper; Secre­ into service from the Atlantic SIU Aids City Workers tary, M. Cross. Ship's fund 911.50. coast to Cuba and Mexico. Since Much disputed overtime. Repair lists SAVANNAH—The SIU here took an active part in assist­ to be prepared. Poor preparation of the Union has a contract with food. Better grade of meat requested. Browning, this would be of great ing employees of the city of Savannah to win recognition for their union and also a six cents an hour wage boost. FAIRLANO (Waterman), June 24— help. Chairman, F. Holland; Secreta'ry, B. Watching Legislation E. B. McAuley, the Union's+ Ruckar. Ship's treasurer elected. Mo­ tion made to start ship's fund. Dis­ The progress of the Bernstein acting port agent, was asked were successful in winning both cussion about food and safety. by the Savannah Trades and recognition of the union and the COEUR d-ALENE VICTORY (Vic­ Labor Assembly to aid the city wage increase. tory Carriers), Mpy 6—Chairman, L. Happy Birthday employees after they walked out Shipping in the port was fair Pepper; Secretary, M. Cross. New ship's delegate elected. Ship's fund on June 16 because of sub-stand­ during the past shipping period 911.50. New treasurer elected. Re­ ard wages. The employees are and looks good for the future. Sev­ port accepted. Sinks in galley and pantry to -be replaced. New mat­ members of Local 342 of the State, eral- in-transits are due and the tresses for all unlicensed personnel. County and Municipal Employes jSents Fort (Cities Service) is Fans to be cleaned. Repair list to be checked. Recreation room and pantry Union. slated to crew up here on August referred to headquarters committee. to be locked when ship is in port. The SIU representative, to­ 30. Ship, to be sprayed for roaches. Re­ Dishes to be picked up. Mattresses ports accepted. Light to be installed to be checked for replacements. gether with representatives of the During the past two weeks the on washing machine to indicate when employees union and the Carpen­ Northwestern Victory (Victory Car­ in use. Members instructed to keep REPUBLIC (Trafalgar), June 17 — passageway doors closed when work­ Chairman, j. Giovanni; Secretary, C. ters Union, met with city officials riers) -paid off and signed on and ing cargo. Hartman. 'Master would not pay off and after three days of negotiation there were six ships in transit. any crewmember as vessel Is going to FAIRPORT (Waterman), June 10— shipyard for repairs. Only members Chairman, J. Hoggia; Secretary, E. that were sick would be paid off. Furst. One man missed ship in Se­ Chief officer passed away wlUle on attle. Reports accepted. Headquarters vacation. Flowers sent. Ship's fund to get standbys for deck department S7.80. Reports accepted. Seven hours for Saturday, Sunday and holidays. disputed overtime. Working rules for Too much coffee being consumed. 51 steward department requested. Radio to 71 lbs. per week consumed. Com­ and iron to be locked up in 'bonded pany claims consumption should only storeroom while ship in shipyard for be 35 lbs. per week. Ship to be ade­ repairs. Crew mess to be referred to quately stored up as it is on cold run. patrolman at payoff for failing to The backbone of every SIU ship is its delegates. These Sea­ keep messroom clean.. STONY CREEK (American Tramp), A farers, elected by the crew, are volunteers who represent the crew May 13—Chairman, L. Gallo; Sacra­ COEUR d'ALENE VICTORY (Vic­ to the officers, defend the Union agreement and shoulder the re­ tary, K. Goldman. To start arrival tory Carriors), Juna 2—Chairman, L. sponsibility of keeping a crew happy and beefs to a minimum "dur­ pool for ship's fund. Watch to get Rapper; Secretary, M. Cross. No Seafarer Pete Walsh pre­ permission to sleep in hospital while American money available. Company ing a voyage. chipping going on in aft house. Dis­ has authorized only iour launches. pares to cut into birthday cussion on wages on tanker vs. freight­ Ship's fund 912.50. Negotiating com­ cake presented him by cap­ If there's one thing an aspiring delegate learns the hard er. Some dogs on ports need renew­ mittee to seek an age limit pension way it is the simple injunction "get the facts straight," says ing, also fans. for seamen. Captain paying ship ex­ tain in behalf of crew on SS penses with American money which Seafarer George Finklea. Having been elected deck delegate KERN HILLS (Long Island Tankers), should be used for draws. Republic. Photo submitted virtually every time he did not^ ^— June 20—Chairman, E. Bryant; Sacre- by D. Nagy, ship's reporter. tary, H. Lanier. Crew want shore ALCOA PURITAN (Alcoa), June 9— ship as bosun, Finklea has certain standards set up by the liberty if possible. Discussed trans­ Chairman, P. Drewei; Secretary, /. portation refund for men who paid Knight, Beef on condition of meat. found that nothing .can get Union before becoming delegates. their own fare to ship. To be turned Delegate reported that Trinidad beef quite as garbled as the story of a One reason why some Seafarers over to union. was supposed to be discontinued on (No date). Chairman, H. Lanier; Alcoa ships but full load was taken shipboard beef. Any delegate who are reluctant to serve as delegates, Secretary, E. Bryant. Ship's delegate this trip. Mooring line situation aft dashes off to the mate or the skip­ he pointed out, is that there are to take up transportation beef with to be called to patrolman's attention, patrolman. Messhall to be kept clean. along with the topping lift fairleads per on the basis always crewmembers on the ship One member injured foot. All soiled as ship hazard. Soipe disputed over­ of one man's ver­ who proceed on the assumption linen to be ttirned in to be washed. time. Insufficient ventilation in en­ Crew warhed about smoking on this gine room. Communications read and sion of a story is that they can settle a -beef better tanker. Steward department thanked accepted. LTst of hazards to be sub, headed straight than the delegate can. ""They know for doing excellent job. mitted to New York. Request in­ vestigation of possibility of ship be-' for trouble. as much about it as the delegate STONY CREEK (American Tramp), ing replaced by super carrier. Crew Finklea started does, or at least they.think they June 17—Chairman, J. Oambrino; Sec­ should receive some compensation In retary, K. Goldman. Ship's fund event they are laid off. Rooms in deck sailing back in do," he said. And the next thing 912.00.' Repair list ready. Report ac­ department need sougeeing. Find out A seven-ship non-union fleet on World War II the delegate knows, every man is cepted. Discussion on bunks and mat­ about possible ship restriction in Mar­ the Great Lakes is now SIU after and has had ex- his own delegate and is doing his tresses. Spare parts needed for wash­ tinique. an election won by the SIU Great ing- machine. perience on own negotiating with the officers. SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Saatrain), Lakes District. Arnold Transit Army transports Finklea If the" delegates were men who COUNCIL GROVE (Cities Service), Juna 23—Chairman, S. Garcia; Secre­ Company ships, which were in­ July 4—Chairman, P. Miranna;'Secre­ tary, S. Howard. Ship's fund 9137. volved, carry freight and passen­ a'hd NMU ships before coming over had a little special standing and tary, L. Geraghty. Letter from" Mrsr Reports accepted. Watch table to be. to the SIU. By now he has been on ship's officers were firmly instruct­ Brenner thanking members for wed­ left open , at all times. Garbage cans gers between Mackinaw City, ding gift. Four men missed ship last to be covered in all ports. Coffee to Mackinac Island and St. Ignace. enough ships of all major SIU com­ ed to deal only with delegates he trip. Ship's fund 914.18. Report ac­ be made in coffee urn when entering panies to know his way around is convinced that beefs would be cepted. Too much pork being served. ports of arrival. The election was conducted under Need more variety in menus. Clarifi­ the supervision of the Michigan thoroughly. settled with less friction. cation needed on machinist' relieving 9UZANNB (Bull), June 25—Chair­ Experience like this is useful to Long Trip Long' On Beefs pumpman. Life preserver needed on man, R. Williams; Becretary, J. Shaw. State Mediation Board. foc'sle head. Ship's fund 910.40. Report accepted. any delegate, he says, but it is only Of course, the difficulties of a Beer cans not to be left in passage­ / ^ j[ii ^ one factor and not necessarily the delegate's job tend to multiply the ways. Steward to get better grade of Official opening ceremonies are WILD RANGER (Waterman), June meat with less fat. Lack of ventila­ most important one. Being level­ longer a ship stays away from a 24—Chairman, L. Heiget; Secretary, tion in bathrooms. scheduled for August 24 for the headed and diplomatic counts for US port. Being delegate on coast­ D. Ruddy. Ship's fund 919.S0. Re­ new San Francisco headquarters ports accepted. Vote of appreciation SEATRAIN NEW YORK (Seatrain), more than anything because a del­ wise ships is relatively easy be­ for excellent cuisine. Fidley door on June 27—Chairman, J. Cole; Secre­ of the Marine Cooks and Stewards egate has to mediate between cause there is always the Union main deck to be kept closed. Less tary, J. Bread. Member left ship in Union. The Mayor of San Fran­ noise at night. Drinking water situa­ Savannah due to illness. Ship's fund crewmembers and pacify different hall to call up when things go tion and keeping doors closed in port Sil.lO. Discussion about topside and cisco, many union leaders and personalities. Anybody who is ner­ wrong. The delegate carries more discussed. Koolade for crew. New dishes or­ others will participate in the dedi­ vous or trigger-tempered can't dered. Request more milk. cation. - of a load when the ship is out PELTORR (Ore Navigation), Juno 29 make a good delegate no matter three or four months as Finklea —Chairman, T. Hansen; Secretary, R. NEVA WEST (BleomAeld), June 1— t 4- it Bdmond. Crew promised to support Chairman, J. Wread; Secretary, B. how long he has been sailing. was on the McKittrick Hills, his treasury for good of entire crew. Auer. Ship's fund 939. Discussion Hospital benefits of $40 a week last ship. . Article by C. Barbe in Saturday Eve­ concerning new lockers for steward and a death benefit of $7,500 plus Experienced Man ning Post to be referred to headquar­ department rooms: plywood board* Under such circumstances, del­ ters. Article discussed and condemned under mattresses. a double indemnity provision have Finklea doesn't buck for the del­ egates can still save themselves by membership. Article — been obtained by the Staff Officers doesn't Liberia take advantage of her ALMENA (Pan Atlantic), June egate's job but he finds he is grief by writing headquarters shipping boom?" Attached to min­ .Chairman, C. HemeneskI; Secretary, Association in revision of the usually nominated for it on most about outstanding beefs. It hap­ utes. D. Hell. Ship's fund 913.30. One man union's welfare plan. The old missed sh^ in Houston. Some dis­ ships. "After being delegate a pens very often that such beefs GOVBRNMINT CAMP (Cities Serv­ puted overtime. Discussion on torn benefits were $25 in the hospital couple of times you get to be can be settled by long-distance ice), June 24—Chairman, C. KteMul- linen, making coffee and cleaning len; Secretary, M. Dugan. Sink amid­ table after each meal. and $2,500 in case of death. known as having delegate's experi­ communication, or at least the ships to be- used for washing perco-' 4> t ence and from then on you are Union will be prepared to take lator and cups from bridge. Wipers ALCOA CORSAIR (Alcoa), June 17 requested to be cleaned and not bring —Chairman Maler T. Cestelle; Secre­ I K;-' ""' Approval of four ballot proposi- usually asked to serve." them on when the ship comes in grease and grime up into messhaU tary, J, Prestweed. -One man missed I tiohs has - been voted by members Like many delegates, he feels it for payoff. ^ and passageways. ship in' Cliidad TrujlUo and joined I ^ • ahlp in LaChiaria. Need new washing #•1 of the Marine Firemen's Union. is a weighty but necessary Job and A native of Columbia, South 9HINNBCOCK BAY (Vorllaa), Juno machine. Dirty cups to be brought I.'" They include a $2 monthly dues is willing to do his share. It would Carolina, Finklea started sailing 17—Chairman, H, Parks; Secretary, T, back to'dishwashing mrachine. Ship's I &:?•;- MacTaggart. Repair Usts given to de­ fund 9199. Laundry to be kept clean. increase, formal approval for sale help a great deal, he believes, if but of Charleston»qn the Army partment delegates. Strip blinks and ^of the onion's headquarters, revi­ the delegates had a little more transport. Wisteria in 1942.^ Right clean rooms before payoff. Several LONGVIBW VICTORY (Victory Car- hour* disputed overtime. Captain'and siecs), June S-^Chalrmen, 9. Bergerie; . sion of the shipping! rules and im- status on the ships. The answer now he's in headquarters port, but Steward to pxplain to patrolman Becretery, R. Barker- Ship's delegate posini. of penalties on members might be some kind of procedure lie ships out o^ any port where about washing ahip's lineau on 'Ship ekectod: MesshaUs and seem* to be f: ''A who miss iships. "and ogtra meals In Egypt with nsc Jtainted. • whereby men would have to ineet there, are Jobs up 'on the board; • ! I 95- Aoriut 8, 1958 SEAFARERS LOG Pare Eleven 'Afenace To Navigation' This Vacation Reads Like High Adventure Living it up via savings from his SIU wages, Seafarer Frank Boyne is back at sea again after a year's vacation that reads like a sportsman's guidebook. During the 12 months away•• from the sea, Boyne panned for gold in Australia, went after sharks witli a special spear gun in New Zealand and indulged his favorite hobbies of spear fish­ ing and skin diving from his own boat for six months in the Florida Keys. Back to the comparatively tame shipboard life on the Chickasaw, Boyne looks back on an exciting year divided between two conti­ nents. The routine now is split only by arrivals and departures on At­ lantic and Gulf coast ports along the Chickasaw's coastwise route. He "just took off," he recalled, after a long stint at sea, and head­ ed for the Florida Keys in the Spring of 1955. An avid skin div­ ing enthusiast, Boyne bought a 21- foot boat based at Marathon, Fla., and cruised about for six months enjoying himself at his favorite Posed v/ith speargun and pastime, with lots of fishing on the diving rig, Seafarer Frank side. Boyne vacations in New Went Down Under South Wales, Australia. ^ Then, seeking a change in scen­ ery, he sold the boat and, in Nov­ dock picking off sharks just the ember, went for a visit down under same as if he were taking potshots to Australia. There he enjoyed in a shooting gallery back home. more of the same at a place called Boyne had his "Alcedro," a hy- Bermaqui and then tried his luck dromatic spear-firing gun, to thank panning for gold. for this pastime. Circumstances Although he admits he never were sort of weighted against the' thought he'd come out too lucky on shark, however, because he not this end, he did enjoy living out in only had to contend with a spear ^ the open, carrying all his equip­ but also with a five-gallon drum ment in a car he bought locally tied to the trailing line, which and sleeping in a tent. Moving eventually wore him out when he from here to New Zealand, Boyne tried to break away. had one bit of luck in spearing an Sharkmeat is a particular favor­ octopus with five-foot long ten­ ite in Australia, and is eaten as The lack of adequate safety standards throughout the tacles that looked like it might be "Murray cod." Boyne and "Al­ world's maritime fleets has been put in the harsh glare of ready to give him a bad time. cedro" provided plenty of meals of the spotlight by the disastrous^ sinking of the Italian luxury It was here also that "I became this "Aussie" delicacy between Boston Hall something of a local sensation" them. liner, Andrea Doria. No less an authority than the formfer from the way he calmly sat on a Eventually, Boyne returned to head of Coast Guard's Merchant Marine Safety office has San Francisco last March. He called for sweeping revision of the 194Sr International Con­ registered one morning at 8 .^M Vandalized, and, by 11 the same ayem, had a vention for the Safety of Life at Sea. ship—the Madaket—and was back Lake Charles in harness again. The Andrea Doria was just SVz years old and the queen of "It was good getting away from No Clues the Italian merchant fleet. It was lauded as one of the saf­ the ships for a while, and doing all BOSTON—Shipping in this port est, and best equipped ships afloat. No pains were spared, Hails Supership the things those SIU payoffs made possible, but it just was swell tvaS fair during the past two weeks we were told, in efforts to make her the best. You know the LAKE CHARLES—The big news but the outlook for the future is here during the last report period getting back," he commented. "It •omewhat dim. rest of the story. was the arrival of the supertanker makes you appreciate the good life we have aboard ship these days, During the last period the Re- If a luxury showpiece like the Doria was inadequate, what Cities Service Baltimore, which puh^c (Trafalgar) and Government came in on July 23 and left the too." Camp (Cities Service) paid off and about the lowly freightships down the scale? When you get following day. Those who saw her aigned on. The Kern Hills (West­ down to the runaway flag rustbuckets—the Libertys, the pronounced her a fine ship with ern. Navigation), Steel Rover (Isth­ old T-2 tankers, the pre-war British and American ships that a fine crew-of SIU men aboard. mian) and Robin Gray (Seas Ship­ Shipping during the period went Seattle Plugs ping) were in transit. are still afloat, the lack of safety and adequate maintenance along very nicely with the follow­ All beefs were settled at the can be imagined. Many of these obsolete ships are pitifully ing Cities Service tankers, besides payoffs and everything else was undermanned and have only a handful of crewmembers the Baltimore, in transit; Fort Hos- New Ship Bill comparatively quiet except for the aboard who are qualified to operate a ship. They are usually kins, Chiwawa, Winter Hill, Brad­ excitement aroused by the collision ford Island and Government Camp. SEATTLE — This branch has of the Andrea Doria and Stock­ short of necessary gear for repairs and maintenance. In The Neva West (Bloomfield) been active along with other labor holm and the fact that the hall was fact, one of the reasons these ship operators fled the Amer­ called at Port Arthur and the Val unions in this area in notifying broken into. ican flag was that they found it cheaper that way than main­ Chem (Valentine) was at Port Senator Warren Magnuson, who '' . Injured Flown Here taining a safe ship in accordance with US standards. Neches. i comes from this state, of our full • Some • of the injured survivors support to the Bernstein bill, which of the collision, some. 20 miles It's no accident that when it comes to sea accidents and would mean about 1,000 additional southeast of the Nantucket light­ ship founderings, the runaways lead the parade. Day after jobs for American seamen. ship, were flown by helicopter to day there are constant reports of this or that Panamanian Frisco Reports Paying off in the last two weeks the Brighton Marine Hospital here. or, Liberian tramp losing a propeller, suffering an engine were the Longview Victory (Vic­ Among the survivors at the Bos­ breakdown, springing a leak, running out of fuel or simply tory Carriers), Anniston (Ace), ton hospital was _ a four-year-old sinking. These stories may not attract as much attention Good Shipping Ocean Dinny (Ocean Transporta­ girl who was critically injured and as the Doria disaster, but their cumulative effect is far tion) and Choctaw (Waterman). separated from her parents during SAN FRANCISCO—Shipping in These four ships signed on again the rescue. She died shortly after greater. this port was fair during the last and In transit were the J. B. Kulu- her parents located her where­ A typical runaway ship, the Cambridge, was described in shipping period and the outlook kundis (Martis), Fairport (Water­ abouts. the SEAFARERS LOG of September 2, 1955. "No fire and for the future is good. man) and Pennmar (Calmar). The hall was broken Into -some­ boat drills, i. . a crew as little as 24 men,... 3rd mate lacked The Fairport and the Wacosta, The sailing of the Longview Vic­ time over the weekend of July 14- both of Waterman, paid off during tory was held up for several days 15. The doors to the offices and a ticket ... at least 50 repairs needed in the radio shack . . . the past two weeks and the Fair- when the captain failed to make baggage room were locked sO noth­ lifeboats uncovered ... no hospital, no medicine chest . . . port signed on again. In transit the repairs he had agreed to on the ing Was' disturbed there, but an compass and radio direction finder defective . . . infested were the Fairland and Iberville previous voyage, but everything SIU banner was slashed and elec­ food ,. . rust all over the ship ..." all this within six months (Waterman), Steel Advocate and was taken caire of before the crew trical cords cut. The police have of leaving US registry. Steel Director (Isthmian) and signed on. been unable to flnd any clear fln- Pennmar and Portmar (Calmar). On the Anniston, the captain at­ gerprints on any of the articles With runaway ships getting older by the day and the Men on the beach here Include tempted to jump overboard while ;which were handled. . runaway fleets growing constantly, we can expect more of W. H. Lea, F. R. Otvos, L. G. Gon­ the ship was at sea. He was re­ j Amorii? the men on the, beach the same in the future. It's up to the pending Congressional zales, M. Hall, L. C. Atkins, D. strained by the chief engineer and jhwe now are A. Trotman, N. Ritro- investigation of safety standards to reverse, the trend and Calarln, H. E. Fowler, J. Austin then placed under guard while the vato, A. Ramos, and W. Bowman. assure proper safety conditions for seamen of all nations. and J. Eubanks. mate took command. Faff* TweW# SEAFARERS LOC AufiHt S, MM. Union Sparks Charles Morrison and Antonio Too Irazarry, we ars well fed with TV Repairs Plague ramify Liffo •xceUent food. Shoresiders aren't the only ones who have their troubles To the Editor: At our ship's meeting recent­ with television repairmen. Lots-of ships, especially on coast­ It Looks Fine I read your editorial on the ly, Julio Evans was. elected wise runs, have TV sets in the messhall or lounge, and these Seafarers' scholarship awards chairman. Eugen* Watson is with keen interest. What a treasurer; Emilio Rosado, re­ go out of whahk also. grand opportunity for those cording sccrctasy; Robert OI= Getting them repaired, how­ Bush, ship's delegate, is a case in young fellows: $6,000 for four ney, reporter; Martin Rubio, ever, is a production. It usu­ point. Recording secretary Willie years! Congratulations to the ship's delegate; Julian Tito, en­ ally winds up as a sort of unofficial Walker pointedly hoted in the min­ Union on its foresight. gine delegate; George Meshovi, "Point 4" aid program for un­ utes recently that the entire ship's One hopes, of course, that the steward delegate, and Robert tutored electricians from Peru to fund was wiped put dqring the boys will not be educated out Rivera, deck delegate. Pakistan. Rover's stay in Hawaii, in order of the workers' movement, that Unfortunately, one brother, When a shipboard TV set goes to pay for doctoring of the real or Malone, waS injured, and left ' Vl out of commission in any way, the imagined ailments of its TV re­ for the marine hospital in Balti­ crew is at the mercy of an elec­ ceiver. more. The crew extends its tronic pirate in The crew of the Seatrain Texas best wishes for his -rapid re­ every port. also had a^ran-in with a TV repair covery. shop to thV tune of $56.25 in one Letten To (Since the vari­ We expect to be back in the ety of shipboard coastwise port. States about September iiirst. entertainments is Since new receivers are available More news will come. limited, seamen for $100 and up it might be Robert Olney may be pardoned The Ptor cheaper to trade in than repair. Secretary - reporter for spending a All letters to the editor for It can only be hoped that their publication in the SEAFAR­ lot of their time reception has improved, although in front of a tele­ ERS LOG must be signed by NO Shut-ins it's likely that the best reception the writer. Names will be Bush vision screen.) they ever got was when the repair­ "How do you like it?" cook But although withheld upon request. Have A Picnic man saw them coming. Jimmie Bartlett seems to be To the Editor: the blessings of video and audio saying, as he prepares to aren't shared by all countries just The only consolation crews can We the undersigned take this tee off with his trusty car­ they will come back prepared yet, enterprising radio technicians point to is that shoresiders often to share their knowledge and method of-ropressing our ap­ and refrigerator mechanics in far- get taken, but good, in the same ver. Photo by A. Dannd give some initiative in building preciation to the committee who off lands—who may have read an fashion. on the DeSoto. the various functions of the handled the Del Sud's annual outdated manual on the subject— Union into a magnificent soli­ picnic. Last Saturday our hos­ feel no qualms about digging into darity. pital delegate, Vic Miorana, the complicated electronic jungle There is one more change in who visits us twice a week, told behind the TV screen. the life at sea that I gather from us he sure wished we could get out so as to be able to go to The whole Himalya mountain the picnic, but unfortunately range may be in the way of the Dr. Hansome, an ex-sailor and later educator and lec­ we were unable to go. So he nearest transmitter, but they'll USPHS HOSPITAL USPHS HOSPITAL said if we couldn't make it he guarantee to restore life to your BALTIMORE. MD. MANHATTAN BEACH turer at several leading US G. E. Anderson Gorman T. Glazt BROOKLVJg. NY schools. Is the author of s would see if there wasn't some blacked-out 21" screen quicker Kenneth Bewig Burl Haire Edmund Abualy Anthony D. Leva Edward Blevins Edward Huizenga - current novel, "Appoint­ way he could bring us some re­ than you can say "NBC." Manuel Antonana Make Lubas freshments to the hospital. They may not speak the same Francisco Bueno Ira H. Kllgore Eiadlo Aris Joseph D. McGraw ment With Fortune," pub­ Edward Burton PhiUp Navitsky Fortunato Bacomo Archibald McGuigan lished by Vantage Press. Well, he did. He came back Inaguage back on Main Street in Rosario Copani Roy R. Rayfield William C. Baldwin H. F. MacDonald with a big box of sandwiches, the States, but the sales pitch of •D. P. Eldemire Gerardo Riviera Frank W. Bemrick • Michael Machusky Thomas C. Finnerty Florentino Teigciro Frank T.. CampbeU Albert MartineUi your interestihg LOG. I glance cake and ice cream. this species is universal. Dolan D. GaskiU Joseph A. WiUiams WUIlam J. Conners Vic Milazzo We really enjoyed ourselves USPHS HOSPITAL E. T. Cunningham Joseph B. Murphy at the "Recent Arrivals," 4id Steel Rover Troubles BOSTON. MASS. Walter L. Davis Ralph J. -Palmer that is a favorable change. and would appreciate it very Emilio Delgado George G. Phlfer The experience of Seafarers on Anthony A. Barbaro Jeremiah O'Byrne Robert M. Douglas James M. Qulnn When I made a trip on the much if you would publish our K. D. Douglass John J. DrlscoU George E. Renale Apus in 1920 working my way thanks to all who were respon­ the Steel Rover, headed by Charles USPHS HOSPITAL Robert E. Gilbert Daniel F. Ruggiano GALVESTON. TEXAS William Guenther G. E. Shumaker home as an AB, we discussed sible for us shut-ins enjoying Ernest C. Anderson Concpcion Mejia Bart E. Guranick G. Slvertsqn various problems on the poop- ourselves. William G. Hay Robert Ci Meloy Everett Halslett Henry E. Smith We sure hope we are able to Last Look John E. Markopolo Taib Hassen Michael Toth deck in the evenings. Joseph Ifslts Karl Treimann One question was: How can make it next year, and if we 6TH DIST. TB HOSPITAL Thomas Isaksen Harry S. Tuttle do you can rest assured we will, MOBn.fi, ALA. Ludwig Krlstiansen Fred West seafarers get conditions so that David M. Baria Frank J. Kubek Norman West sailors can have a home in one in turn, think, of our less for­ USPHS HOSPITAL Frederick Landry Tlrgil E. Wllmoth port instead of "every port?" tunate brothers here at the NEW ORLEANS. LA. James J. Lawlor Pon P. Wing USPHS in New Orleans. .Tames Adam.g Carl Jones Kaarel'Leetmaa Chee K. Zai All the boys were seriously in­ Herman Averich Martin Kelly Leonard Leidig terested. 1 recall clearly the David Wright, Charles Fellmo Barllzo Frankle Klttchner USPHS HOSPITAL Jeffer^ Floyd Cum­ Claude F. Blanks Edward G. Knapp NORFOLK. VA. general response to the ques­ John G. Brady Leo H. Lang Francis J. Boner Alfred Sawyer tion. mlngs, Fred Holmes Robelt D. Bruwll WUUaui Lawless H. G. Bradshaw Maximo B. Tangalin Well, it appears that now, and others. J. L. Buckelew Rene A. LeBIanc Claud E. Denny Joseph H. Traxler Sebastian Carregal James M. Mason Henry L. Pruitt John Zabil with a strong Union, it has be­ t J" Cloise Coats Winford Powell come possible for Seafarers to Albert T. Cooper Randolph RatcUflF • USPHS HOSPITAL Floyd Cummlngs Edward Samrock SAN FRANCISCO. CALIF. maintain a home. I hope that Asks Rule For Fidele Di Giovanni Thomas Scanlon Marcelo B. Belen Milton Reeves the parents will transmit their Chas. F. Dorrough John Sercu Glen T. Darling Petronilo Rojo Shore Gang OT William Driscoll Wade H. Sexton Charles Dwyer William F. Vaughan culture to their own youngsters, Jaime Fernandez H. Leonard Shaw M. M. Hammond To the Editor: and keep our seagoing com­ For some time it has been the Clarence Graham Johnnie Simon ' USPHS HOSPITAL merce expanding. Commerce Clarence Halner Toefil Smiglelskl SAVANNAH. GA. practice for Isthmian to" hire Vincent A. Hebert West A. Spencer among nations contributes Sam Henry Clifford St. Clair Maxlmino Bernes Jimmie Littleton shore gangs in foreign ports. Fred Holmes Lonnie R. Tickle '' Jose Blanco William E. Olsson greatly to mutual understanding There is nothing we can do George Huber Luciano Toriblo Joe B. Farrow Edward H. Searcey and humane relations. Chester Hughart James E. Ward Francis L. Finlgan Wm. T. Shierling about this as it was company Samuel N. Hurst Davie A. Wright USPHS HOSPITAL Marius Hansome practice long before Isthmian Charles Jeffers SEATTLE. WASH. (AB of the Clipper Era) was organized by this Union. USPHS HOSPITAL L. Bosley Ralph Kllbourne STATEN ISLAND. NY Chas. W. Brinton J, J, But that's not the beef. Robert B. Carey James H. Maxey TAMPA MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL Appreciate Aid We have a man working with George Carlson Thomas Moncho TAMPA. FLA. these native gangs all day put­ Francisco Cornier Alonzo W. Morris Oscar R. Daniels Horacio Da Sllva Juan Oquendo Jr. Of $IU Welfare ting out gear, such as paint, Seafarer Dave Rivers, dele­ Lucius DeWitt Jose Qulmera USPHS HOSPITAL To the Editor: brushes, chipping hammers, John Dovak George H. Robinson FT. WORTH. TEXAS gate on the Louis Emery, Newton Edrlngton Jose Rodriguez B. F. Delbler Rosendo Serrano I had a personal problem re­ staging, chairs and other rig­ Jr., cocks a weather eye EsteU Godfrey Frank A. Rossi . John C. Palmer cently which I took up with the ging. The men who do this James Higglns PhUip Sarkus VA HOSPITAL for a crew lensman on his Harry Jurgenson P. W. Siedenberg ALBERQUERQUE. NM SIU Welfare Services office in" work have put in for overtime way down the gangway in Konstant Kain Andrew Snyder Charles Burton New York, I was very pleased on it, but it has been ignored AUred Kaju Robert Sojka VA HOSPITAL to learn that they were able to New Orleans. The ship is Donald McShana JameS' C. Stewart by the mate. DURHAM. NC make all necessary arrange­ now out in the Far East. John McWilllams Robert R. White Oscar Pearson He doesn't even bother to dis­ James MacCrea USPHS HOSPITAL ments for me so that everything pute it There is a record kept LEXINGTON, KY. was taken care of in style. by the deck delegate of th# Schuyler J. Pierson I would like to express my VA HOSPITAL time involved, but it's neither Editor, RICHMOND. VA. deep appreciation and thanks to disputed nor okayed by the . SEAFARERS LOG. John P. Wilson the Union and the Welfare Serv­ mate. 675 Fourth Ave., — ices office for the help given We would appreciate a clari­ me. fication on this before much Brooklyn 32, NY Antonio Gonzales more overtime piles up on this I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please $• . jji if question. C. Tobias put my name on your mailing list. (Print Information) Ines Tries New Ship's delegate ^ ?Q£iR,Y Run—To Hawaii SS Steel Surveyor NAME To the Editor: ^ (Ed. note: Under normal BIC' Just a few words before our practice, when the bosun or a STREET ADDRESS ship leaves Mobile for New Or­ maintenance man is put to leans, on her way to the Ha­ work vHth these shore gangs CITY .7. ZONE . STATE waiian Islands. handing out gear in the morn­ The Ines, operating under ing and checking it in at night, Signed ; charter to Isthmian Lines, has he is entitled to two hours' over­ a ^ood crew, and it looks like time. But if the man is put to TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an eld subscriber and have a change fair weather ahead for all. work to stay with the shore gang •f address, please give your fornHir address belew: Thanks to the efforts of the • all day,, then he's .entitled to steward department, and par^ overtime for all the hours he ADDRESS •aeaaeeaeaaeeeeaeeeeee.i ticularly George M e s h o v i. puts in.) CITY • •etsaeaeaaeaeaeeaeaeeossaseaaeeeeeeeaaaaaaaesaeeeeeaeaeaaeaaee- eeeeaeaeeeaeeee* STATE "If Itiiu.', • Ao^t Si, 1956 SEAFAREnS LOG Pwe Xi$frte«B. Hoiior Of Portmar URhe||d ANTINOUS (WaUrman), Jvi^ . washed. Sugar dispensers to be used Off Valve Was Chairman, M. Tannari tacratary, ». instead of bowls. Cots to be picked Carrli. Delegate complained that chief up after use. Clothes to be hung on steward docs not cooperate with crew. unpainted railings in fldley, Overtime to be straightened out at payoff. Engine . departmeet rooms FORT HOSKINS (Cities Service), On, So Ulla's need soogeeing, icebox in galley re­ June 5—Chairman, H, Wastphall; Sec­ moved, repaired and Installed'in enf$- retary, T, Clough, Report accepted. neer's room. New delegate elected. Discussion on July I—^Chairman, N. Canoi Safra- launch service—to be taken up at LowOn Water fary, C. Carrlz. Captain informed payoff. Discussion on payoff notice crew ship to payoff in East Coast. since ship may go to shipyard this Repair list to be made up as soon as trip or later. "Water, water eve^where, possible. Overtime sheets to be given and not a drop to drink . , ," to patrolman before payoff. Onb hour ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa), Juna It- disputed /vertime. List of crewmem- Chairman, J, Jones; Secretary, M. said the Ancient Mariner or bers wishing to pay off at arrival to Lauerano. One man missed ship in the albatross or somebody in that be turned in and replacements to be Aguiree, PR. Ship's fund $15.00. Re­ classic tale of the sea, but the sent down as soon as possible. Beef port accepted. Suggestion to have about steward squared away. Blowers call bell or buzzer installed in mess­ lesson apparently never seeped in engine room running too slowly. hall so standbys can be called. More through to the engineers on the Insufficient ice for weeKend. Ice variety in night lunch. Messhall, gal­ could b^ pulled twice a day during ley and pantry to be painted. Egg Ocean Ulla, timer to be installed in pantry. Chairs in messhall to be cleaned and painted. Water problems sometimes crop More quiet to 01)^ observed during up on ships today, when a tank meal hours so messman can take or­ ders. gets rusty or maybe a pump breaks down. But when you see the IIjO ALCOA ROAMER (Alcos), June 24— rushing over the side because some Chairman, J. Bowden; Secretary, P, Calebaugh, Repair lists to be made engineer turned off a valve he up. Ship's fund $14.00. should have turned on, or vice versa, things can get mighty ALCOA PILCRIM~(Alcoa), June 25— Chairman, J. Stewart; Secretary, R, grimy—grimy in fact, if you're Motlka, Antennas which were taken carrying a dusty, dirty mess like down to be discussed with patrolman. Ship's fund $3.42. Delegate to see Upholding the honor of Caimar anglers, Seafarers on the bauxite. RO regarding weekly news reports. Better bread needed and sufficient Portmar show off a good-sized dolphin landed below Acapul- Match 'Bathless Groggins' supply to be left out for night lunch. co, Mexico, recently. Last issue of the LOG noted that SIU Seafarers on the Ocean Ulla are ELIZABETH (Bull), July 1—Chair­ fisherman on Portmar were hooking fish okay, but "generally confronted with this dilemma right man, R. Barrett; Secretary, C. Shirley. hauled in the jaw only." Posing with the proof are (I to r) now, and apparently could give week to last all weekend. Repair Usts New repair list submitted. Need more to be handed In before arrival. Dele­ fly-killing bombs. Dean McRorie, oiler; Jimmy Rogerson, wiper, and Al Roth- "Bathless Groggins" a good run gate complimented for Job well done. ALCOA PILGRIM (Alcoa), Juna 3— man, OS. (We bow to superior forces—Ed. I for his money. "Bathless," a com­ Electrician granted permanent resi­ Chairman, J. Stewart; Secretary, W, ic strip character, never lets water dence visa.. NIckelsen. New delegate elected. Ship's fimd $5.42.. More night lunch. touch his skin because it might McKITTRICK HILLS (Wesltrn Tank­ Delegate to see steward regarding spoil the protective coating; SIU ers), May 25—Chairman, J, Adams; hot meals at night. Sacratary, D, Baekrak, New delegate Topheavy MM War Loss men on the Ulla, however, don't and reporter elected. Galley needs BRADFORD ISLAND (Cities Serv­ even get a chance to most of the cleaning. Complaint on cold food. ice), July 5—Chairman, J. Tanner; Messhall to be sprayed for flies. Need Secretary, E. Callahan. Unusual time, because there seldom is screens for messroom portholes. An­ amount of complaints by crew about enough to go around. chor pool to be started for ship's food. Reports accepted. Chief cook fund. Half to go to winner. Delegate voted off ship by large majority for Recalled; Ante Up, Joe The fact of the matter, which explained necessity of immediate poor cooking and being uncooperative. moved severil Seafarers to join notification to Union of any man Dear Editor: hospitalized in a foreign port so allot­ WINTER HILL (Cities Service), June ments may be continued. 1—Chairman, E. Harnathy; Secretary, July 1—Chairman, S, Wells; Sacra­ B, Palmer. Some repairs made. Re­ As an ex-Seafarer, I would tike to know how many seamen tary, C. Nichols. All repairs made. ports accepted. Delegates to check Knife fight to be referred to patrol­ length of time prepared food is being there were in World War II and how many menjwere killed man. Ship's fund. $13.00. Three hours kept in ice box^ Poorly prepared disputed overtime. Pictures of broken menus. To work this out with during .the war. gratings in linen locker taken aqd steward. forwarded to headquarters. New I have a bet with an ex-dogface I work with, who thinks treasurer elected. SEATRAIN TEXAS (Seatrain), June 29—Chairman, D. Gribbie; Secretary, the merchant marine was a tea party with cookies compared ALCOA PLANTER (Alcoa), July 8— R. Beale. Fantail to be washed down Chairman, C. DaHospedales; Secretary, every afternoon to get soot off and with the Army. Give me the facts, so I can give him a fat lip. make It livable. Television tuned too R. Corns, Repairs not completed as high. Ship's fund $51.35. Proper dress Thanks. vessel went into drydock. Ship's fund, to be worn in messhall at all times. John Carson $30.00. Report accepted. Discussion on drawings on doors and Farmer Thorp in messhalls. Crew to refrain from Statesville, NO ARLYN (Bull), July S—Chairman, writing and drawing anywhere. Sup­ Dear John: W. Mcllveen; Secretary, C. Walter. per hour in port discussed. Supper in a signed protest against the Repairs made. Ship's fund, $3.09. To hour is from 5 to 6 in port as ordered Many people seem to have forgotten by now something that all of "abominable" water situation, is see mate about doing one side of ship by captain. when slushing, decks as it is too dan­ the services recognized long ago. that there has been a continuous gerous to work on deck when both • THE CABINS (Mathiasen). June 28 In a nutshell, the facts are that the fatalities of merchant seamen, game of passing the buck since one sides are done. Member wanted to —Chairman, H. Huston; Secretary, M, know why green salads were served Ohstrom. Ship's fund $25.50. Letter percentagewise, were much higher+ of the topside engineers flipped first part of voyage and fish salads to he drafted to SIU Negotiating than those of the armed forces the wrong valve, at latter part. This was done to use Committee. New delegate elected. Incidentally, you might remind perishables first to avoid waste.- Some Delegate to see about porthole in World War II. The civilian your friend that US seamen were "We feel it is about time some steaks cut wrong and had tenderizer screens, better pillows, obtaining but­ sailors earned their title as "our one in charge showed all the en­ taste. Soap insufficient. Steward termilk in northern port, an awning under the guns of the enemy long claims extra soap was given out. for poop deck, and having decks fourth arm of defense" the hard before the real shooting began. gineers which valve is which. We painted in foc'stbs. way. But certainly nobody had a -The SS City of Flint was "cap­ know that was the original cause STEEL ADMIRAL (Isthmian), July 1 picnic, no matter what outfit they of the shortage because a valve —Chairman, H, McQuage; Secretary, YAI^A (Waterman), June 29--Chair- tured" enroute to Norway in Oc­ man, W. Simpson; Secretary, E. served in. that was supposed to be on—or F, Delapenha, Three men required Mackin. Two men missed ship In San tober, 1939, by the German pocket medical aid. No doctor available. Francisco. Ship's fund $24.12. Dele­ Since you want the facts, here battleship Deutschland, and an off—wasn't, and the water went Beadiquarters to look into matter. Is gate contacted captain regarding they are: over the side," they pointed out. movement from Dammam to Ras draws whHe in Far-Eastern ports. SlU-manned ship, the Robin Moor, Tanura a shift? Clarification needed. Crew would like to receive US Government figures show that was the first US ship officially The chronicle of these e\^nts Fainting discussed. Six mattresses rency, if possible. Men going ashore some 6,000 merchant seamen were was signed by E. J. Westlake, ship's needed. Reports accepted. Contact in Japan asked to return in time to sunk by enemy action. She was company in regard to medical aid in relieve shipmates. Washing machine killed in World War II on 1,554 blasted by a German sub on May delegate; Frank R. Farmer, deck Damman. Question as to why fresh not to be used from 4:45 to 5:15 PM: ships that were sent to the bottom 21, 1941. delegate; Warren Thorp, engine fruit and vegetables cannot be pur­ also take clothes off line when dry. by bombs, torpedoes, mines and chased .at Port Said. Soap to be issued at least once a Hope this answers you okay and, delegate; William Dunham, stew­ week, on Friday. other causes. Over 1,200 of them if you need more dope, John, just ard delegate; O. C. Bailey, Jr., ALCOA ROAMER (Alcoa), July 12— were SIU men, by the way. Chairman, A. Caram; Secretary, W, ROBIN TUXFORD (Seat Shipping), holler. ship's reporter and Dave Furman. Fail, Report accepted. July 7—Chairman, J. Morgan; Secre­ One In 27 KiUed Fraternally, It certainly sounds like a dirty tary, A. Young. Phonograph purchased ARLYN (Bull), July 12—Chairman, from ship's fund. Washing machine Now, the US merchant marine The Editor deal. • none; Secretary, none. Reports ac­ to be repaired. New secretary-report­ hit its peak employment of 160,000 cepted. er and delegate elected. Garbage to be taken aft and not to be thrown men in September, 1945, when the ROBIN WENTLEY (Robin), July 12 over side or near house. All Smiles On Tuxford ^-Chairman, none; Secretary, none. whole shooting match ended. This Reports accepted. MADAKET (Waterman), July 7— means . that fatalities reached a Chairman, Ji Urzan; Secretary, J, rate of one killed to every 27 in EVELYN (Bull), July 10—Chairman, Sumpter, Wiper missed ship in Oak­ none; Secretary, none. Reports ac­ land. Movie fund $299.62. Reports ac­ the merchant marine. cepted. cepted. Chairs to be renewed' in Even allowing for another 25 lounge, also repairs to existing tables. STEEL SEAFARER (Isthmian), May Need new movie .projector. Insuffi­ percent who were.in the merchant 37--Chalrman, J, Jordan; Secretary, cient stores, mainly meats and fresh marine at one time or another from R, DeVlrgillo. Ship's fund $16.00. fruits. To order cots for tropical Stohey and cigarettes siolett from climates. Pearl Harbor on, figuring job turn­ locker. To be brought to patrolman's over for various reasons, includ­ attention. New delegate elected. Re­ STEEL RECORDER (Isthmian), Juna. quest for less spicy food and better 24—Chairman, yv, Parker;. Secretary, ing injuries, exposure and fatigue, preparation. Meat and vegetable E. McDavid, One man missed ship in there might have bcren about 200, boxes to be inspected. NY. New delegate elected. Ship's , June 9—Chairman, J, Jorden; See^ fund $11.40. Bulletins and addresses 000 men all told in the merchant retary, L, Koralunas, Discussed prop­ of ports of call not to be removed marine during the war. In this er procedure of beefs: steward de­ from bulletin board for personal use'. partment's working rules. Ship's fund Lock to be provided for same. Dele­ case, the ratio would drop to one $16.00. £IU passenger to be given gates on watch during meeting hours killed out of every 33, ^ cigarettes If he runs short. should be relieved, to be able to at­ In tlirn, the Department of l5e- June 24—Chairman, M. Henton; tend meetings. One man stricken on Secretary, Karalunas, Ship's fund ship with heart attack. No informa­ fense says there were 14,903,213 $16.00. Repair list to be turned in. tion available on member since June men and women in all the US Powdered milk to be put out. Over­ 28th, time and beefs to be settled by pa- armed services between Pearl Har­ troltnau. New timing device- to be GATEWAY CITY (Waterman), June bor and September, 1945, They purchased from fund if company does 24—Chelrman, M. Chandler; Secre­ hot supply it -with washing machine, tary, H, Carmlchael. One wiper hos­ suffered 409,745 fatalities from aU pitalized In Rotterdam. Four men causes, of which 294,560 are classed SEATRAIN TEXAS (Seatrain), June logged. Two men missed ship in 14—Chairman, W, Brightwell; Secre­ Hamburg, rejoined in Rotterdam. Re­ as battle deaths. tary, R, Eeale, Ship's fund $82.10. pair list Drom all departments. No MM Losses Higher ' Purchased porch swings for poop response from headquarters to letter deck: sent radiograms to Union: re­ regarding previous beefs. Some dis­ We won't split hairs, so taking If t^ic «ll-imiling trio on the Robin Tuxford is any indication, paired TV antenna. Beef on delayed puted: overtime. Report accepted. the higher figure in account, we sailing. Five hours disputed evertfane. Steward department thanked for ex­ come to a ratio of one killed to afFairs on th* ship must ba running mighty smoothly.. Shar­ Reports accepted. Shipyard wdrkers cellent Job in preparing and serving te be kept out of messhall white sUp ohew. To see engineer about wash every 30 who were in service. The ing th* limalighf (I to r) *t* Andraw ReasKo, chief ceoki Pat In- shipyard. Cups- te be thoceoiMf basin in engine dcpt, bathroom. merchant marine flgiire is still Fe^, FWT, and George Hatcher, 2nd cook. The cooking and higher., firingvfigucoe'to eika-y>.anyway«-.. ... - Pagre Foiurteen SEAFARERS LOG Anrast S, IBSf-

thinks the crew shouldn't have A Cool Acrostic Alcoa Runner Benefits^ Gains them anyway. Republic Mourns Of course, Harry "Hungry By Charles W. Cothran Seem Amazing Death Of Mate Music Combo To the Editor: Harry" Byrd, the engine dele­ To the Editor: Salutations! Greetings, mates, gate, carried on a war all trip Now that I. only have a month The crew of the SS Rejpublic Each and everyone are welcome,; with this guy. But we think left to go here in Germany Harry lost because he wasn't wishes the following letter Acquaint yourselves with ships and Eyes Recruits I want to let you know from the sister of Tony Bartb- dates, looking too good the last few Minus a vocalist since Car- that you can discontinue days. lomeo to be published in the Forward steps in volume. lito Rodriguez left the ship, sending the LOG to me. I hope We brought 12 million dol­ LOG. Another stride has been made— Seafarers on the Alcoa Runner to be back on the old scows lars worth of cable from New- Bartolomeo was chief mate MI Resolute and reputable as ever; still have a six-man musical combo soon so I can pick up. a copy ington, NH, around to Seattle aboard this vessel and passed Each gain made Is on parade, which keeps the ship rocking when of the LOG in the hall then. to be strung up to Alaska. Some away while on vacation. I've enjoyed reading each Results crown each endeavor. the seas don't. of the boys stayed here on the We on here feel something of issue very much and looked Sagaciously every step is planned. With Julio Colon and Felix West Coast after the payoff, but these ladies' loss because he was forward to seeing what was new not only a competent mate, but Laureate, and nothing lacks; Aponte on guitar; Jimmy Jones, the rest went back East. accordion: R. Benitez, Turkish both in the Union and in ship- also a truly swell fellow and Outstanding throughout the land— 'J. R. Thompson bongos; Jose Cubano, maracas, Ship's reporter shipmate. Grandoise? Well, read the facts, and R. J. Burton on the bull fiddle, Crewmembers man ! they've got plenty on the rhythm 4" 4 iC" SS Republic section but no tooters at all. One Foui-Ups De!av * * • horn player would probably be a Letters To "Dear Sirs; Seafarers On Deck mighty welcome asset. Musically- UiiEon Proi^ress "Would you please convey to inclined replacements will always To the Editor: your officers and crew our sin­ get a glad hand aboard the Run­ The SIU, through its rank and cere thanks for the two beauti­ ner. The Editor file members, has become the ful baskets of flowers. Another gap in the ship's fun- All letters to the editor for outstanding power among Amer­ "We wish we could shake making came about "when we lost publication in the SEAFAR­ ican maritime unions. each and everyone of you by our humorist—who kept us in sus­ ERS LOG must be signed by Unceasing efforts by our the hand and say thank you : pense and laugh­ the writer. Names will be elected officers 'ntinue to im­ personally. ter at all times," withheld upon request. prove relationships between the "Tony was fine all the time , says Burton, who - -'"ss'onal seaman and his he was home. He loved to look doubles as bull employer, and the working con­ at TV; he enjoyed it so much. ping circles. I was sure glad Wednesday morning about 8 he fiddler and ship's to know that we won out again tract now in effect is by far the reporter. "Broth­ best overall contract on the high fell, but was conscious enough on the "50-50" law and to read for a while to recognize one of er Mason R. about all the rest of the fine seas. In addition, our repre­ Scott of Tampa sentatives and negotiators are us. At 9 he was at the hospital, gains that have been made since and by 12:05 he passed away. was hurt coming I went into the service. constantly endeavoring to im­ off lookout one prove our contracts in a fair and "We feel as if this were all There are so many new bene­ a dream.. Sunday morning Scott fits that have been won that acceptable manner. when he slipped Some seamen h; ve come to "Thank you all for your won­ when I get back I'll really have derful kindness. down the ladder and hurt his to get acquainted with all of the conclusion that all this is due them regardless of the "Sincerely, back." them. A second loss in the Jaugh-mak- amoupt of effort they put out "Rosemary & Lena Old Sol gets a whacic at I hope to he shipping out again to earn their wages. But ac­ Bartolomeo" ing department was Brother G. about September or October at Emerson and Karpen, ABs "Cantinfias" Morales, who earned ceptance of this path of least 4 4 4 on the Oceanstar, as they the latest and am looking for­ resistance as a way of life is the nickname for antics patterned ward to looking up all my old Death Benefit pose for a shutterbug ship­ after those of Mexico's famed detrimental not ^only to the Lf mate. The sunshine seems friends and shipmates, and Union, but also will hasten the movie funnyman. Burton noted. maybe making a trip back to A Great Help to agree with them. Emer­ Morales got off the easy way by destruction of each one as a To the Editor: South Africa again. man and^ seaman. son sent in the picture. paying off, however. Until I get out and can get I wish to take this opportun­ Must Perform Duties ity to thank the SIU for all it back on another ship I want to Therefore, let us all become express my thanks for the LOG did for me upon the death of LOG-A-RHYTHM: worthy of the progress made by my brother, Salvatore J. Mar- and the fine way the Union our Union brothers. Each one keeps its members posted on its one, who died May 13, 1956, of us must perform his required I also wish to thank the SIU affairs. I also wish to say that duties and, if possible, a li' "3 Time Will Tell I hope to see all my old friends Welfare Department for the By M. Dwyer extra for the good of our broth­ wonderful lift given me in ex­ soon. ers and the name of ci-.r Union. Melviu H. Smith plaining how to go about, col­ Malingerer.!, performers, etc., lecting the insurance benefits, Oh, a few of the boys viere living it up. must go. These are the weak They were a great help toward At the Silver Shell Cafe. Huddeii Cable links in our prog " They are the funeral expenses. Again They were drinking a toast, to a trip up the coast. the men on whom the compa­ thank you all very much. On a ship they had caught that day. Run Routine nies keep records to throw at Leonard Marone our negotiators at contract re­ 4 4 4 The clock on the wall, didn't faze them at all. To the Editor: newal time. Eacl) concession They had plenty of time to spare; Nothing exciting happened mad J because of these charac­ Hails Seafarers It was one for a pal, and one for his gal. here on the Arthur M. Huddell, ters delays the progressive ef­ For Hosp. Visits And never a worry or care.- except .that we crewed with a forts of the Union. bunch of "Rebels" in Baltimore To the Editor; The men who promote these Since I've been transferred But time has a way of passing too fast, and almost froze to death in cancerous growths are the men New Hampshire while loading. from the VA hospital in New As many have learned to their sorrow. who cover up for them. No man York, to the VA hospital in Sun- Before long, you know, it's time to go. We were there over a month is your friend if he deliberately last winter while the bilzzards mount, NY, I would appreci­ Or you'll find that today is tomorrow. allows you to earn his living ate if you would change my ad­ were full grown. for him. The crew had nothing but , Peter Loleas dress on the LOG mailing list. Noip most of them knew, the best thing to do, good words for the officers top­ SS National Liberty At the same time, I want to Was to head for the ship in a hurry; thank you for sending me the side, except for the first as^st- 4 4 4 So they rushed out the door, hailed a cab with a roar. ant engineer, Joseph Thiebes. LOG regularly, so that I have Over half-full drinks shed not a worry. This guy is strictly phony from Appreciates Aid been able to keep in touch with the word go, our Union's news. I also want Of Dei Mar Crew to take this opportunity to ex­ Those watching the clock, caught the ship at the dock, Frovmed On Contact And were safe 'fore the gangway ascended, To the Editor; press my deepest gratitude to But the few who were tardy, no longer were hardy. He seems to think that writ­ I would like you to publish all the SIU brothers who wrote As their ship and horizon soon blended. ing a Union contract is a waste my,thanks to the crewmembers and came to visit nie while I of time and doesn't concern of the SS Del Mar for the col­ was hospitalized in New York. him and his crew. Any work lection they made for me as a I hope to be out in circulation Yes, it pays to watch clocks, or be left on the docks. or repairs for the benefit of the brother member. They all again soon. Best regards to As your ship sets to sail or you'll miss her; crew is also a waste of time, ac­ know me best as Polly's brother. everyone. If a gal makes you late, better hurry up, mate. cording to him, because he Philip J. Arena Victor N. Lltardi And explain, you'll be back soon to kiss her.

Bur'Cy »Poor Firing Job By Bernard Seaman

I -TMMK .TO 1 Aufiist S, 195< SEAFARERS LOG Pare Flffeca A Proud Seafarer Family Doria Loss Spurs Safety Probe ' --.il I •Sal (Continued from page 5) Long before that time the Stock- selves were at odds over the ship­ passengers declared that they were hoim and other vessels had boats board preparation for emergen­ not Informed on what to do. out and passengers had scrambled cies. Some praised the conduct • There was considerable drfay down the Doria's cargo nets and of officers and crew, but many between the collision and the ladders to safety. others condemned the fire and launching of lifeboats. Transcribed In contrast, the He De France boat drills as very sketchy. They radio messages in the first hours put ten boats in the water within jiever were told, they said, which showed that the Doria asked for five minutes of her arrival at the boat station they were to report assistance and reported she was scene and tOok off over 700 pas­ to'. A large group of passengers, unable to launch any boats. It was sengers and crewmen. More than particularly in tourist class, said not. until five hours after the colli­ 500 were taken off by the Stock­ that they were left to shift for sion that the Doria reported put­ holm. themselves. ting six of her boats into the water. The Doria passengers them- Both ve^els were equipped with two radar sets of the latest design and supposedly of high efficiency. Maritime experts came up with two additional criticisms of the handling of the ships. Several pointed out that it was a mistake, Seafarers now voting on the pro­ It's a long way from Alexandria in their view, for the Stockholm posed amendments to the SIU con­ to Stateside under normal condi­ to reverse engines and puU her stitution are acting on the recom­ tions. Its' even longer if you have bow out of the gash in the Doria's mendations of the rank and file to make the trip side. They said that the maneu­ constitutional committee which minus a washing ver permitted water to rush into drafted the amendments in their machine. Sea­ the Doria through the open final form. The committee also farers aboard wound. Others claimed that the recommended adoption of the pro­ the Steel Sur­ Doria's list could have been trim­ posals and their placing on the veyor escaped med by admitting water to the ballot. Committee members, who this ordeal be­ port side compartments without were elected by the New York cause chief elec­ causing the ship to capsize. Proud parents of two handsome youngsters are Seafarer and membership, were K. Puchalski, trician Faul Tas= The impact of the Andrea Doria Mrs. R. R. Griffith, who made recent visit to SlU headquar­ J. L. Roberts. R. Principe, E. sin quickly re- sinking seems certain to result in ters. Youngsters are Wayne, 2, and Glenn, 7. Father was Pushaiski, F. Panette and W. Pat­ Tassin ^he me­ tightening of safety standards. If recently AB on the SS Almena. terson. chanical washer » modern foreign-flag ship like the when it went put of whack en Doria was not up to scratch, in route, earning the grateful thanks light of US standards, then safety of his fellow crewmembers. in the world-merchant fleet leavej, much to be desired. 4 4 4 The record of ships further Our standout delegates this week down the scale, such as the run­ James Houston (Red) Smith include Ernest de Bautte 'bf the Call your sister collect. The ad­ All o/ the following SIU families tvill collect the $200 maternity away flag tankers and tramps, is benefit plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: Alcoa Runner, 1. Cartwright aboard one replete with breakdowns, col­ dress is Beulah Smith, Houston, the Marie Ha- Tex., telephone CA. 8-3119.' lisions and sinkings at a rate far Anthony .Michael Bona, bom 26, 1956 to Seafarer and Mrs. Jas­ mill, V. J. Riz- in excess of US-flag losses. 4- June 13, 1956 to Seafarer and Mrs. per J. Tate, Lake Charles, La. zuto aboard the Hans Nettelbadt Anthony F. Bona, Baltimore, Md. Sunion, and Wil- Among the side effects of the Contact Mrs. Field at 16 Fort Sarah Ellen Holbrook, born June C. Sink on the disaster the rescue of 14-year-old Greene Place, Brooklyn. Mail is Susan Patricia O'Toole, born 16, 1956 to Seafarer and Mrs, Wil­ Gateway City. Linda Morgan, daughter of AFL- waiting for you. June 12, 1956 to Seafarer and Mrs. liam Holbrook, Baltimore, Md. All of them were CIO newscaster Edward Morgan, John P. O'Toole, Baltimore, Md. cited as doing stands out. Asleep in her cabin a- on the starboard side, she was Leo Gallagher, Jr. Cary Gerald Pratts, bom Febru­ an extra special Maria Lillian Olsen, born May ary 20, 1956 to Seafarer and Mrs. job all around. scooped up on the bow of the Contact your mother at 397 Cres­ Stockholm and awoke to find her- cent Avenue, Chelsea. 3, 1956 to Seafarer and Mrs. Arne Wallace J. Pratts, New Orleans, La. Sink who re- de Baut+e V. Olsen, New Orleans, La. signed as dele­ self on the jagged wreckage of the Daniel Patilck Rain, bom June Swedish ship. Fred Gentry gate on the Gateway City, was Barry James Tate, born April 29, 1956 to Seafarer and Mrs. Jack subsequently reelected by acclama­ Your wife is anxious to hear Kain, Philadelphia, Pa. from you. She is at 7517 Wake­ tion by his shipmates. field Avenue, Jacksonville, Fla. Lisa Moreni, bom April 6, 1956 4 4 4 to Seafarer and Mrs. Peter Moreni, Soc. Security.BB t .f4. i . The Steel Flyer came up with a ' Don E. Smith Philadelphia, Pa. plan which is in effect on a num­ (Continued from page 6) Contact your mother and sister Final ber-of passenger ships but not on would be $149.30. If she takes a at 112. North Main Street, Colum­ Nelson Arthur Lord, bom June the cargo vessels. That is to set chance on waiting three more bus Grove, Ohio, regarding your 2, 1956 to Seafarer and Mrs. Alfred up a standard procedime for as­ years they would then draw $162,80 son, Butch. Dispatch J. Lord, Springfield, Mass. sisting hospitalized crewmembers a month as the top benefit. t t ^ John Andres Marshall, bom June or men being repatriated. They Similarly a woman worker who Rudolf Cefaratti 17, 1956 to Seafarer and Mrs. agreed to give $25 cash and smokes retires on her own hook at 62 will Contact your mother at 352 The deaths of the following Sea­ Stanton B. Marshall, Seattle, Wash. to any man hospitalized outside the get a top of $86.80 but if she waits North Burritt Street, New Britain, farers have been reported lo the United States, and $10 plus ciga­ to 65 her benefit would be $108.50, Conn. Seafarers Welfare Plan and the John Kenneth Glass, born June rettes to Seafarers being repat­ if she was in the top earnings ^ t SIU death benefit is being paid 24, 1956 to Seafarer and Mrs. John riated on the ship. The ship's bracket. Lawrence E. Ellison to their beneficiaries: K. Glass Sr., Glenburnie, Md. fundNviU stand the treat. • Self-employed lawyers, den­ Contact Mrs. Nola Ellison at her Joe St. Laurent is ship's dele­ tists, veterinarians, farm landlords new address, PC Box 1064, Galves­ Milton karlovec, 45: A resident Sherrie Frances Milton, born gate on the Flyer with the other who rent or sharecrop their land ton, Tex., telephone 3-9104. of Midland, Mich­ June 29, 1956 to Seafarer and Mrs. delegates being Sal Candella, Ed and others will be brought into the ^ igan, Brother Dewey L. Milton, Roanoke, Va. Saul and Jim Schutte. system for the first time. Edward Lee Woods " Karlovec died in Mother ill. Contact Mrs. Harry the explosion of Goff, E 14724 Sprague Avenue, the Salem Mari­ Spokane 66, Wash. time on January t 4. 17, 1956. Burial William Suasar took place in Contact your sister at 274 C Prien-Park Cem­ etery, Lake WILMINGTON. Calif 505 Marine Ave. PORT COLBORNE ;...103 Durham St. Street, South Boston. SIU, A&G District Reed Humphries. Agent. .Terminal 4-2874 Charles, Louisi­ Ontario Phone: 5591 4- 4 4" BALTIMORE.. 1316 E. Baltimore St. HEAOQUARTERS....675 4tb Ave., Bklyn TORONTO, Ontario 272 King St. E. ana. Joining the Union in New Earl Sheppard, Agent EAstern 7-4900 SECRETARY-TREASURER EMpire 4-5719 James M. Dawson Paul HaU Your brother Norman asks you York in 4948, Brother Karlovec BOSTON 276 SUte St. VICTORIA, BC 617^4 Cormorant St had been sailing in the deck de­ James Sheehan. Agent Richmond 2-0140 ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS Empire 4531 to send your address'to: 2760 W. partment. He is survived by a HOUSTON 4202 Canal St. J. Alglna, Deck C. Simmons, Joint VANCOUVEa. BC 298 Main St. 36th St.,-Brooklyn 24, NY. C. TannehUl, AcUng Agent Capital 7-6558 J. Volplan, Eng. W. Hall, Joint brother. Earl Karlovec, of Midland, E. Mooney, Std. R. Matthews. Joint Pacific 3468 4 4 4 Michigan. LAKE CHARLES, L« 1419 Rvan St. SYDNEY, NS 304 Charlotte St ' James G. Mears Leroy Clarke, Agent HEmlock 6-5744 SUP Phone 6346 4 4 4 MOBILE' 1 South Lawrence St. BAGOTVILLE. Quebec 20 Elgin'St Contact your wife at 311 Spruce Cal Tanner, Agent HEmlock 2-1754 HONOLULU 16 Merchant St . Phone; 545 . Frank Bachot, 61: Brother Bachot Phone 5-8777 St., Phila., Pa. . NEW ORLEANS 523 BlenvUle St THOROLD. Ontario 53 St. Davids St. died of pneu­ Undiey WUIlams. Agent Tulane 8626 PORTLAND 211 SW Clay St. CAnal 7-3203 4 4 4 monia on July 2, CApital 3-4336 Robert Lasso NEW YORK 076 4tb Ave., Brooklyn RICHMOND. CALIF..510 Macdonald Ave. QUEBEC 85 St Pierre St. 1956 lir the HYaclnth 9-6600 Quebec Phone: 3-1569 Contact your wife at. J Y—2, BEacon 2-0935 USPHS hospital NORFOLK 137-129 Bank St SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. SAINT JOHN 85 Germain St. Capana Terrace. in New Orleans, Ben Rees, Agent MAdlacn 2-8834 Douglas 2-8363 MB Phone: 3-5232 4 4 4 PHILADELPHIA ....937 Market St SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave Louisiana. Burial & CarduUo, Agent Market 7-lCi35L Main 0390 Great Lakes District Ships' Funds WILMINGTON .505 Marine Ave. took place in PUERTA deXIEBRA, PR..Pelayo51—La 5 ALPENA .1215 N. Second Ave. Ship's treasurer, SS Govern­ Terminal 4-3I3I Phone: 713-J Gretna, Louisi­ Sal Colls, Agent Phone 2-5996 NEW YORK 675 4tb Ave.. Brooklyn ment Camp wishes to inform crew ana. Brother SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St HYaclnth 9-6165 BUFFALO. NY 180 Main St he has turned over balance of Leon Johnson. Agent . Douglas 3-5475 Phone; Cleveland 7391 Bachot joined the Marty Brelthofl, West Coast Representative CLEVELAND ... 734 Lakeside Ave.. NB ship's fund, $15.39, to SEAFAR­ Union in New Or­ Canadian District Phone: Main 1-0147 ERS LOG fund. SAVANNAH 9 Abercom St HALIFAX. N.S 138Vt HolUs St OETTROlT 1038 3rd St leans in 1955 and had been sailing E. B. McAuley, Acting Agent Adams 3-1728 Pbhne- 3-891J Headquarters Phone; Woodward 1-6857 Liku^ise, delegates on the SS in the steward department He is SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. MONTREAL 634 St James St. West UULUTB 531 W. Michigan St. Fairisle. vhaye turned over ship's survived by his wife, Medura Jeff ..GUletU, Agent - EUiott 4334 PLatesu 8161 Phone; Randolph 2-4110 TAMM 1800-1811 N. PrankUn St FORT WILLIAM 130 Simpson St. SOUTH CUltrAtlO 3261 E. e2iid St fund to SEAFARERS LOG. Bachot, of Algiers, La. Xon^ Banning. Agent.. .. ^ Phone Otitaciff. . . .Phooe; 3-323J Phong;. Esses .5-3414 at.- if if Vol. XViil r:f ; No. 16 . if SEAFARERS LOG AWARDED FIRST PRIZE • GENERAL EDITORIAL EXCELLENCE m 1959 • INTERNATIONAL LABOR PRESS OF AMERICA OMICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION > ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT > AFL-CKT •. % i -i

Chris Burnsed Wesley Stansbury Cathy Stansbury 'Miguel Aponte Age: 3 Age: 5 months Age: 6 months Age: 2

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Dawnelle Dicharry James Santiago Patricia Phelps Barbara Rushing Age: 3 Age: 1 Age: 4 Age: 2

Seafarers, like all proud fathers, •1 like to shotv off pictures of their 'i .5 youngsters—and the LOG is willing to give them a hand. Here! are photos of a few Sea­ farer-offsprings from the pages of the SlU family album.

Juliana Peralz John Miorana, Jr. Katherine Culp Alice Witherington The SlU is proud of these Age: 1 Age: IV^ Age: 2 Age: m children, for they graphically

...dMNOr. illustrate that a seaman can marry and maintain a family while making a living as a sea­ man. in fact, the ma]ority of men sailing today are married and fete have children—a far different situation from twenty years ago Kevin Smith James Parker David Siems Irene Tiniahos • Age: m Age: 1 Age: 2 Age: 2V2 when a man could hardly main­ ** ' ' * " ""*5 tain himself on ship wages. This is hut one page from the It - • SlU family album. We*ll be

' '"i- printing more in the weeks y •' liiliiiPIPif® ahead. • 'X • ...'•iAf li^r' [ ... .'... .-..L "ill in- K: Melva Edwards Kevin Spence Yvonne Davis Eric Hoffman Age: 1 Age: 1 Age: m Age: 1 I rc' V X ' ' i

Richard Anderson Margaret Russo Naomi Cruz Joyce Parker 'fit*' ' • Age: 3 Age: 1 Age: 3 months Age: 2

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