May 2007 Field Day Report
All Hands,
Some of you are new to this email report and are representatives of Sumner and
Gearing class destroyer associations. This is a periodic report on the
restoration of the FRAM 1 Gearing class destroyer USS Joseph P. Kennedy Jr.
DD850 that is currently berthed in
It was unfortunate that we had to use the Foul Weather Bill for our May Major
field day but over 50 volunteers reported aboard USS JOSEPH P. KENNEDY JR.
DD850 despite the rain, cold, and wind. Much work, comradery, and services were provided to the ship and crew
during this past weekend and we were extremely pleased at the amount of
accomplishments and the "family" atmosphere that existed
aboard. It seems that it is more of a family reunion when we
get together than a work party but the upkeep of this destroyer is a major part
of what we do.
The May field day Crew:
Attendees:
Owen Hayes (USS Waldron DD699)
Jim Mulvhill (USS Waldron DD699)
Bill Rains (USS Newman K. Perry DD883)
Roger Muller (USS Leonard F. Mason DD852)
Ben Loder (USS Orleck
DD886)
Bill Klien (USMC)
Bob Sipos (USS Fred T Berry DD858)
Bill Hamilton (USS Barry DD933)
Steve Sipos
Jim Caruso
Ed Zajkowski (USS Keppler
DD765)
Rich O'Connor (USS Vesole DD878)
Gene Byers (USS Richard E Kraus DD849)
Howard Swanson (USS Brownson DD868)
Bob Kilkelly (USS Perkins DD877)
Steve Whynot (USS Trippe
FF-1075)
Don Furlong
Tom Lowney (USS Wisconsin BB64)
John St. Laurent (USS Miller FF-1091)
Bob Cramer
Rich Angelini
Rob Angelini
Mike Angelini (USS J.P. Kennedy Jr
DD850)
Steve Wallace (USS J.P. Kennedy Jr DD850)
Tom Kallman (USS J.P. Kennedy Jr
DD850)
Bill Smith (USS Stormes DD780)
Mike Sukeena (USS Stormes
DD780)
Lee Jones (USS Stormes DD780)
Louis Borges (USS Harlan Dickson DD708)
Joe Nash (USS Glennon DD840)
Dave Margerum (USS Glennon
DD840)
Blair Sandri (USS Forrestal
CV-59)
Phil Zeglin
Bill Golding (USS Charles H. Roan DD863)
Rich Calabro (USS Charles H. Roan DD863)
Vincent Rositani (USS Fiske
DD842)
Vincent Rositani Jr.
Wayne Wright (USS Charles R. Ware DD865)
Chuck Parker (USS Sarsfield DD837)
Gerry Shea (USS Noa DD841)
Bobby Young (USS Patterson FF-1061)
Joe (Jocco) Sczyrek (USS
Douglas H. Fox DD779)
Ron Silva (USS Douglas H. Fox DD779)
Mike Fletcher (USS Douglas H. Fox DD779)
Roger Schmidt (USS Douglas H. Fox DD779)
Dan Tompkins (USS Douglas H. Fox DD779)
Frank Signorini (USS Douglas H. Fox DD779)
Kelly Moser
Neil Bogart (USS Douglas H. Fox DD779)
Steve Fastbinder (USS Douglas H. Fox DD779)
Tony Accatatta (USS Harwood DD861)
Dave Levesque (USS J. P Kennedy Jr. Sea Cadet Corp)
Lee Levesque (USS J. P Kennedy Jr. Sea Cadet Corp)
SN Ben Levesque (USS J. P Kennedy Jr. Sea Cadet Corp)
LC4 Nate Levesque (USS J. P Kennedy Jr. Sea Cadet
Corp)
LC1 Charlotte Levesque (USS J. P Kennedy Jr. Sea Cadet Corp)
LC1 Matt Coffey (USS J. P Kennedy Jr. Sea Cadet Corp)
Beth Inczg (NETC Sea Cadet Corp, Newport, RI)
Morgan Cotton (NETC Sea Cadet Corp, Newport, RI)
Tristen Osbourne (NETC Sea
Cadet Corp, Newport, RI)
Stacy Miracle (NETC Sea Cadet Corp, Newport, RI)
Dustin Novak (NETC Sea Cadet Corp, Newport, RI)
Mike Bush (NETC Sea Cadet Corp, Newport, RI)
C. Miracle (NETC Sea Cadet Corp, Newport, RI)
Work Accomplished included:
Combat Information Center:
--Cleaned out CIC of unneeded items and more trash
--Began the process of putting WLR-1 ECM units for ECM Room No 1 in place for
mounting
--Rebuilt the UNQ-7 ECM speaker in ECM Room No 1 overhead
--Mounted the Secure voice amplifier, phone, and speaker in ECM Room No 1
--Mounted two Sound Powered phone cradles in ECM Room No 1
--Mounted buzzer in ECM Room No 1.
--Mounted and wired status board in ECM Room No 1.
--Mounted and wired Air 1 Status board on stbd side
in "Command Area".
--Mounted secure voice speaker in "Command Area"
--Placed pilot light lenses in all Video selector boxes.
--Mounted two phone cradles in "Command Area" near No 2 SPA-8
repeater.
--Mounted Hand-held battle lantern in proper bracket over Command console.
--Replaced surface plot status board with a new uncracked
version and wired in near NC-2 Plotter.
--Installed two radio phone volume control boxes above NC-2 plotter and DRT
respectively. Units were obtained from USS DES MOINES.
--Installed two 21 MC units and replaced channel id's to be relevant to a
Gearing class ship.
--Installed secure voice speaker and phone over NC-2 plotter.
--Mounted "Receiver Gain module" back into SQS-23D console in SONAR
--Fixed a SONAR headset and placed on sonar console in SONAR.
--Mounted Range Bearing ring onto front of SQS-23
console in SONAR.
--Rewired 3 overhead spotlights in SONAR.
--Mounted tactical sonar recorder on mounting plate in SONAR.
--Mounted two UNQ-7 recorder microphones and assemblies in SONAR.
--Rewired 2 overhead spotlights in USB Plot.
--Installed 1 overhead spotlight in USB plot.
--Installed two speakers in USB plot.
--Replaced light bulbs in two overhead spotlights.
--Removed fans from overhead for stowage
--Mounted AM-215 amplifier in RADIO section
--Removed gutted UGC-25 teletype from RADIO section
--Installed pristine UGC-25 teletype in RADIO section
--Replaced burned out bulbs in various status boards.
Note: All installed or mounted items were obtained on strip trips.
These items have not been aboard KENNEDY in their correct locations since her
active days. Items came from USS DES MOINES, USS FORRESTAL, USS HORNE,
USS TROUT, and USS JOUETT.
Bridge:
--Removed, grinded/cleaned, sealed, and reinstalled 8 Bridge windows.
--Installed one brass window dog.
Radio Central:
--Deck completely repainted
ET Shop:
--Deck painted
ET Test Equipment Stowage Locker:
--Painted interior of locker
--Installed plexiglass in doors
--Installed display lighting
--Installed door knob
--Painted doors.
ASROC Control station:
--Continued repairing window frames
--Continued painting and repairing insulation
Gun Mt 53:
--Installed missing lights and restored power to all interior gun mount lights.
--Opened port side panel and reattached training assembly drive shaft.
--Realigned dogs on starboard side panel and secured to stop leaking.
--Investigated proper procedure to remove bearings for cleaning in order to
someday train the mount.
Mt 53 Upper Handling Room:
--Completed painting of merry go round and locking arms.
--Put shells and powder casings back into cradles
--Cleaned deck
Interior Communications: (Reported by Dave Margerum
IC2 JP Kennedy Volunteer Crew)
"Another great weekend with good Navy fellowship and great
chow.
The outstanding IC Team performed up to our normal standard of excellence. A
long standing problem with the 2JV was corrected and we had a lot of laughs
along the way. Our team consisted of IC Strikers Bill Smith, Bill Golding, Neil Bogart, and your intrepid Lead IC, Dave Margerum. This is now an "All Star" IC Team. Now
if only I could get some of those Strikers promoted!!!!!!!!!! They are starting
to listen better to their leader so the future does look better."
1. Trouble shot the 2JV and corrected a long standing problem of getting the Shipfitter's Shop connected and low volume. Note: The
circuit now connects the CPO Quarters, IC Room, Engineering Office and the SF
Shop.
2. Repaired Sound Powered Phones.
3. Checked operation of the 16mm projector and certified it for duty.
4. Attended a training film in the IC Room on "FOG". Bill Smith
and I are now experts on Ground Fog and Advection Fog. We
tried
to pass on our knowledge of fog to other crew mates (Lee
Jones,
Mike Sukeena) but we found little
interest. We (IC Team) will
continue to try to raise the knowledge of the crew on
important issues of the day. This is why we are IC men and
this
is our commitment to excellence.
5. Made contact with the Crew in the CIC on the 21MC. It worked
loud and clear.
Aux Radio:
--Welded and installed steel plate deck filler.
--Primed deck
Aft Diesel:
--Continued painting
--Reworked all diesel cooling lines but still needs overboard suction line Correctly installed both CO2 bottles
Ship's Office:
--Installed ductwork and vent diffuser.
01 Level Passageway:
--Polished all brass
--Installed 6 dummy rotary switches in 440 volt box
02 Level foyer:
--Polished all brass
Main deck Passageway and Amidships Quarterdeck station:
--Polished all brass
--Responded/repaired electric emergency with automatic bus transfer (ABT)
1-80-2
Aft Shower Compartment (new Boiler room):
--Installed new water heater in boiler room
WR Pantry:
--Removed artifacts to stowage
--Prepped, masked, and readied room for painting
--Painting begun.
MG Room and in-Port EM Shop:
--Addressed electrical issues.
--Began cleaning and masking space
--Painting begun.
B-4 After Engine Room:
--Began painting machinery to proper Navy standards
--Installed log desk
--Installed spare parts boxes on racks and painted
--Moved many heavy water tight doors to permanent storage in B-3
--Installed throttleman's air duct Installed gages,
lines and motor starters. Repaired lower level lighting Restoring DA tank
lights
General Maintenaince:
--Repaired light switch in MK 25 Fire Control Room
--Cleaned and sorted material in Midships storeroom
--Held Field Day in Ship fitter's Shop
--Changed light tubes in Post Office and in Aft passageway.
--Repaired Red lights in Engineering berthing.
--Tested and confirmed operation of 6 submersible pumps.
--Replaced missing dogs on VENT FAN DOOR 1-167-3
--Repaired 440 volt submersible/general purpose outlet # 7 damaged by vandalism
--Installed new door knob on Supply Office Door and galley door.
Vent 01-78-1:
--Removed damaged heating coils.
--Capped off leaking steam lines.
Vent 1-165-1:
--Supply to all aft berthing (Burke)-ran fan to establish as primary heating
fan for all aft berthing.
--Inspected heating coils
--Made list of parts needed to rework/reconnect coils.
Note: This will allow us to remove the aft boiler and air conditioner perhaps
by years end
General Services:
--Food preparation and serving the crew
--Cleanup of mess decks and galley
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Restoration News:
1. The ET Shop has been completed
2. The ET Test Equipment Stowage Locker has been readied for exhibit. We
are now acquiring USN test equipment for display.
3. Painting of the MG Room/In-Port Electrician's Mate Shop was started
4. Painting of the WR Pantry was started.
5. Painting of the AFT Diesel and preparation of the Bosun
Locker areas continue
6. New life has been breathed into CIC. Much electrical work and mounting
of missing equipment was completed. This space is just starting to
"get online".
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Field Day in Review:
1. Bill Rains (USS Newman K. Perry DD883) came to our May field day all
the way from
2. The USS Douglas H. Fox DD779 crew at the May field day had the largest
group with 9 volunteers. They came from areas such as
3. Of the dozens of museum ships around the world, the Historic Naval
Ships Association distributes 8 awards to exceptional volunteers and staff
aboard these ships. For 2006, two of our KENNEDY volunteers were chosen
to be stool out for their achievements aboard USS J.P. KENNEDY Jr. DD850.
They are:
A. Maury Crotteau, Bos'n
Marvin Curry Award
" It is awarded to a staff person of a Fleet Member organization for
exceptional service over at least a five-year period in the areas of
interpretation, maintenance, preservation or restoration. Preference shall be
given to a non-salaried employee or volunteer. The recipient should have
consistently demonstrated competency in his or her field, a commitment to
excellence and a strong love for the Fleet Member's ship"
Maury was awarded this for his excellence in the field of radio, electronics,
and diesel engine work aboard KENNEDY since the late 1970s. Maury joined
the Navy in the late 40s aboard the USS Harwood DD861 and left the service as a
Chief Radioman.
B. Edward Zajkowski, Historic Naval Ship Maintenance
Award
"This award is for a Fleet Member staff or volunteer person who has
provided exemplary work on a daily or part time toward the long term
maintenance and preservation of a historic naval vessel and/or toward the
proper exhibition of that vessel to the general public."
Ed was awarded this for his excellence in the field of preservation and
electrical system work aboard KENNEDY since the late 1970s. Ed joined the
Navy in the early 60s and went aboard the USS Keppler
DD765 and left the service as a EM2/c
Note: We are very proud that our small 390' ship was distinguised
by HNSA in 2006 and we congratulate Maury and Ed for their achievement.
4. We had many families working aboard KENNEDY during the past field day.
The Rositani father and son team(USS
Fiske DD842), Mike Angelini
and two sons (USS J.P. KENNEDY Jr. DD850), and the five members of the Levesque
family who joined us representing the DD850 Sea Cadet Corp.
5. If you miss the field day, you are missing a good time! The ship
and your shipmates need your support!
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Unfortunately, I have more than likely missed a great deal of the work we have
done. Every detail, no matter how small, is much appreciated. Thank you all again for joining our efforts.
Please consider helping KENNEDY in any manner you can..history and this ship depend on YOU.
Fair winds and following seas,
Rich Angelini
Assistant Curator, USS JOSEPH P KENNEDY JR DD850 http://www.ussjpkennedyjr.org
