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For their help in developing these Ship's Co. Pages
Leigh D. Allvord M Div. * 1958-1960
Richard E. Binder S3 Div. * 1974-1975
Dave Foley "Sparrowhawk" V0 Div. * 1980-1983
John L. Hedinger RVAH-1 * 1964-1967 OZ Div. * 1970-1974
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1961 Med Cruise Charles D. Arnold
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1974 / 1975 Med Cruise Richard E. Binder
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For Upgrading My Old 486/66 To A HP 200

My Apologies
To those who have Sent their names and additional
information that I have not added yet.
The project has become very large and even though I
work on it almost every day, it is impossible for me to keep up.
I will continue to add the names and information as
quickly as I can.Thank You All For Your Support
George W. Fetherman AN V1 - Rep 8, 1958 - 1960
To Contact Me
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Anyone out there with information on any of my subject matter, feel free to
send me additions and / or corrections.
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If you've ever been stationed aboard the "Indy"
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Let me know when you were aboard so I can add you to
"Ships Company / Air Group / Marine Detachment Pages".
 This Page Updated 04/19/03 gwf
Leigh D. Allvord |
M Division 1958 - 1959 U.S.S. INDEPENDENCE
"Conserve water . . . take a Navy Shower"
The very fact that hot water is available for the
use of INDEPENDENCE crewmembers when
they want it is one of the reasons that
M Division is so important to the ship.
More important than just shower water, this
division has the responsibility for the
operation, repair and maintenance of the
main steam propulsion engines, steam
turbine electric generators, and
fresh water distilling plants.
Located in each of the four main machinery
spaces, the main engines receive 1200 PSI
superheated steam from the boilers and use it to
generate up to 70,000 hp to turn each of the four
screws. On days when there is no "natural wind,"
the main engines can propel the ship with
enough force to create up to 30 knots of
"man made " wind. Without this wind, the
launching and recovery of jet aircraft
would be virtually impossible.
The eight electric turbogenerators are
each capable of producing up to
1500 KW of 450 volt, 69 HZ power.
M Division - owners and operators of the
"INDY power and light company."
************* OFFICERS *************
| Name |
Rank |
Photo |
Comments |
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Cdr M A Lilly |
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Plank Owner
Chief Engineer |
CWO Wonderland
1958 - |
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Officer of the Watch
Plank Owner |


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