ESWS DECK Flashcards
1st Lieutenant
LCDR Cox,
overall in charge of Deck Department
Deck is comprised of 4 divisions each of which have primary responsibilities
⁃ 1st Division: Anchoring
⁃ 2nd Division: UNREP
⁃ 3rd Division: Boat Operations
⁃ DC Division: Upkeep of all damage control equipment
What year was the Boatswain Mate rate established?
1794
How many mooring lines are there?
There are 12 mooring lines plus 2 storm lines. (14 mooring lines)
Where are the mooring lines located?
1-4 & Forward Storm Line - Forecastle
5 - Forward HB1 Outboard
6 & 7 - Aft HB1/UNREP Station #1
8 - Aft of Ceremonial Q-deck/UNREP Station #9/Officer’s Q-Deck
9-12 & Aft Storm Line - Fantail
Camelback
How the lines are stowed on top of the bitts
Turtle back
Hawse pipe covers
Crow’s feet
towing padeyes
Wildcat
Winch that engages the anchor chain
Moussing
securing a pin or hook
Bullnose
deck fitting at the forward part of the foc’sle
Bridge Crane
a hoist to use to lift the turtle backs or chain stoppers
Deck Department’s underway watch responsibilities consist 6 positions, what are they?
⁃ BMOW- The Boatswains Mate of the Watch is overall in charge of the Bridge watch standers. He is also responsible for piping ALL calls over the 1MC.
⁃ Helmsman- The helmsman is responsible for steering the ship. ⁃ Lee Helmsman- The lee helmsman is in charge of controlling the ships speed. ⁃ Lookout- The lookouts are responsible for reporting all surface and air contacts. ⁃ Aft Boy Watch- Responsible for reporting man overboard and are equipped with life rings and DMLs to assist them. ⁃ Aft Steering Helmsman- The aft steering helmsman is responsible for driving the ship in case of a loss of steering on the bridge.
Anchor
MK2 Stockless Anchor painted gold and weighs 30 Tons/60,000 pounds.
1 Shot =
15 fathoms = 90 feet
Anchor Chains are how many shots each?
12 Shots each = 1080 feet