http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/b6d22eb2d222f95b16059c7e73a12385.PDF 33b744081b565e6e72dfa0895d5ac675 PDF Text Text I �Utioif Submitted By Tfii Quarterly Financial Cdmmiffi . , accepted by the membership, a referenducii ypte i?f then „ > ' • the same; therefore it is RESPtVED: that our Constitution be amended to increase the the yendar quarterly dues for all members to Fifty ($50.00) ' August SIU membership meeting <uarters, by the membership to audit the Union's records for 4i»^* ^4. J J first quarter of 1973 recommended m its report that the present dues and initiation fee for members of the Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District he ... , , increased in accordance with the provisions of the SlU r. .Constitution ^ SIU Secretary-treasurer Joseph Di Giorgio, in of the Financial Committee, presented ^ resolution to the headquarters' membership for a vote. The Committee's resolution was adopted at meeting. The following is text of that resolution. the expenses of operating and administering the Union . in order to adequately and better serve our membership, have signlfi' cantly increased over the past years; and WHEREAS, the Quarterly Financial Committee recommended in its . report dated July 10, i973 that the calendar quarterly dues for all members shall be Fifty ($50.00) Dollars and that the initiation fee for all hew full book members be Six Hundred ($6{K)JX>) Dollars, both effective January 1, 1974; and WHEREAS, the Quarterly Financial Committee furthek recommended that the said increase of initiation fee be made applicable to ^1 new book men and to all persons who have not completed fuU payment of , 1974;^ the preiSent initiation fee as WHEREAS, under our Constitution propel Constitutional meat and action to be taken upon such amendments must first be authorized by the membership, after which a Constitutional Com , , mittee is elec^ with the duty and auffiority to act on the amendimeats and n^e changes, corrections, substitutions and/or make recommendationi ,The recpmmendatipns made may include other proposed Constitutional changes and after which the Oammittee's action is sub{ mitted to the membership for acceptance, modification or rejection. , quarter and the initil^lbn ifeejhar all hew book menil^ , (|60p.O{)) Dollars, both to become effective jto The voting shall be by mail ballot RESCMLVEDi that the procedure or details of such mail balloting be contained in the reconmiendatiohs of a Constitutional Committee to be ^ elected in the event this proposed resolution is accepted by the member- . shi^ as Constitutkmally required that such Constitutional Committee ! such otiier recommendations on mail balloting procedure along- - /; « with recommendation tot any proposed ctmstitutional amendments as tihe Committee may feel needed or appropriate; . ' RESiOtyEDr^^^^f^^ the resplutioh beji^^ upi^ by the membership at the Constitutional ports of New York, Philadel­ phia, Baltimore, Detroit, Houston, New Orleans, Mobile end San Francisco; if concurred in the Constitutional Conunittee six^ (^^^^ book members to be elected at the Port of New Yotic-Headqu^r^y at a special meeting to be held at 2'.()0 P.M. on August 28, 1973; and; finally , RESOLVEDt in the event that such Constitutional Committee's report and reoommendatipns are thereafter kcckpted by the membership for voting as ConstitutionaHy required, such referendum vote be over a thirty (30) day period by secret ballot. That the voting ^all commence no earlier than thirty (30) days, but nd later than ninety (90) days after the membership approves the report and recommendations for a mem­ bership referendum vote. i.A. ... ..." snbniittedi by Joe IHGioiglo in ^ Raymmid J. Sadowski, S-176 Melvin W, Bass, Itm Agiiiar, A«^7 \ IWaiB C. Raid, R-S84 ' » the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: Paul Hall 'X ' V ••-a ; .r' A -nn Two pieces of vital legislation have been moving through the U.S. Congress in recent months, legislation of great importance to every Seafarer. First, there has been the bill to enable the immediate construction of the TransAlaska pipeline. Construction of the pipe­ line has been delayed by court actions over environmental considerations. Secondly, Congress has been holding hearings on the possibility of constructing deepwater ports—facilities needed to ac­ commodate the modern supertankers now under construction here in the United States and around the world. In both cases, the SIU has been active in promoting these legislative proposals. The ' union has argued that the Alaskan oil re­ serves could provide the United States with substantial supplies of petroleum which, if available during our current energy crisis, could help fill the nation's needs. This project has been stalled from the very beginning by delays stemming from suits filed by those who wish to protect and preserve the environment. These are proper concerns but this nation certainly has the technological know-how to both protect the environment and build the pipeline. The bill passed by Congress this month 1 I Legislative Wheels Turning opens the way for immediate construction, llie nation is assured that construction will entail strong environmental safeguards. Of equal importance is pending legisla­ tion concerned with the construction of deepwater ports. The SIU joined the AFLCIO Maritime Trades Department, with which the union is affiliated, in expressing support of such a bill in hearings before a unique joint session of the Senate Com­ merce, Interior and Insular Affairs, and Public Works Committees. Right now, there are no East or Gulf coast ports which can handle a tanker larger than 80,000 deadweight tons. Yet the ex­ perts tell us that by 1980 there will be more than 1,000 ships in operation with a capac­ ity of more than 100,000 DWT. In fact, even larger supertankers will be in opera­ tion 1^ then. The fact that the United States has no ports to service these gigantic ships is not going to stop their construction. The ships will be built and the nation must be pre­ pared to accommodate them. The union told Congress that the ports, if constructed, would have definite benefits for the nation. For example, consumers would benefit from the economy of the very size of the supertankers and the ports would encourage the development of an American-flag supertanker fleet to benefit the entire economy. These two pieces of legislation are im­ portant to Seafarers and to the maritime industry. They spell jobs. But they have an over-riding importance for the entire nation. North Slope oil carried by pipeline to Valdez and then loaded on U.S. tankers for shipment to the U.S. would produce thou­ sands of jobs in the construction of the pipe­ line, in refineries, in the oil fields. That would certainly benefit the nation's economy. And the fact that we would be importing that much less oil would be bene­ ficial to the nation's balance-of-payments. The construction of superports would also help the economy and the balance-ofpayments picture. The ports would provide American refiners with a steady flow of oil. They would stimulate the growth of an American supertanker fleet. By catering to larger ships, they would help reduce the cost of petroleum and petroleum products to the consumer. These are among the important reasons why the union has worked for and been concerned with these particular bills. They are good for SIU members, and they arc good for the nation. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N. V. Vol. XXXV, No. 8. August 1973. Page 2 Seafarers Log ! �The twelve July "A" Seniority upgraders join the first six graduates of the Bosun Recertification Program for a group shot outside headquarters. Stand­ ing from left the upgraders are: Kvetoslav Svoboda; John Day; Ray Hart; Richard Blacklock; Leggett Jones; Carrol Heick; Spurgeon Simpson; Bob Salley; Ron Shaw; Mott Arnold; Alfred Sanger, and Bob Trainor, The twelve received their full books at the August membership meeting. From left in front, the six bosuns are: Burt Hanback; Jan Beye; Bill Clegg; Robert Mackert; Bob Lasso, and Alfonso Armada. Recertified Bosuns and Latest Upgraders Graduate Graduation ceremonies were held for the first class of Bosuns to successfully complete the SIU's newly-launched Bosuns' Recertification Program and for the second class of Seafarers to finish the "A" Seniority Upgrading Program, at the August membership meeting at headquarters. The initial class of six bosuns— selected by a duly-elected Bosuns' Re­ certification Committee—was roundly applauded by their shipmates at the meeting after receiving their creden­ tials. These credentials will become a per­ manent jpart of the bosuns' sea records, and will certify their graduation from the Program. In addition to the training, bosuns who complete the Program receive cer­ tain additional benefits. Graduates of the Bosuns' Recertification Program have shipping preference over all un­ certified bosuns, and they are entitled to increased vacation benefits as a result of their participation in the program. The six bosuns who laimched the Bosuns Recertification Program were: Alfonso Armada, Jan Beye, Bill Clegg, Burt Hanback, Bob Lasso,-and Robert Mackert. Each bosun addressed the member­ ship meeting and each, in his turn, praised the program — and the SIU membership which instituted it — for providing him with a golden oppor­ tunity to increase his knowledge of the maritime industry and of SIU activities. Bosun Bob Lasso summed it up for all the bosuns by noting: 'Tills opportuiiity to gain Insight Into the latest developments In shipboard technology and union affairs was greatly appreciated and we can only hope to repay the membership's confidence in ns by our performance aboard sh^." Besides the keynote addresses by the bosuns which higMigfated the important membership meeting, the twelve "A" Seniority upgraders in the July class were introduced to the membership as they received their full books. The graduating upgraders were: Mott Arnold, Richard Blacklock, John Day, Ray Hart, Carrol Heick, Leggett Jones, Bob Salley, Alfred Sanger, Ron Shaw, Spurgeon Simpson, Kvetoslav Svoboda, and Bob Trainor. Alaska Pipeline^ Congress Clears Way Congress has cleared the way for the construction of the trans-Alaska pipe­ line from the North Slope oil deposits to the port of Valdez. The legislation, sponsored in the Sen­ ate by Henry M. Jackson ( D-Wash.) and in the House 'by Rep. John Melcher (D-Mont.), authorizes the licens­ ing of a $3.5 billion, 789-mile pipeline across the mountains and tundra from the North Slope to the ice-free port of Valdez on the southern shore of Alaska. From there the oil would move by tankers to refineries on the West Coast. In the Senate, the vote for the final bill was 77 to 20 following two roll- calls on a special amendment sponsored by Senators Mike Gravel and Ted Stevens of Alaska. That amendment allows for work on the pipeline to begin immediately with­ out delays which would result from court actions. Environmentalists, con­ cerned with the safety of Alaska's ecol­ ogy, have until now blocked pipeline construction with a series of lawsuits. Vote on the amendment resulted in a 49-49 tie in the Senate. The tie was broken by Vice President Agnew acting in his capacity as President of the U.S. Senate. The measure then went to the House of Representatives where the vote on the final bill was 356 to 60. The meas­ ure now goes to a conference to work out minor differences in the SenateHouse versions. The conference com­ mittee will meet following the August recess. Construction of the pipeline could start this fall or after the winter thaw. Tapping of the North Slope oil reserves is expected to help relieve the nation's growing energy crisis while construc­ tion of the pipeline should create thou­ sands of jobs in Alaska, in the oil fields, aboard ships and at West Coast re­ fineries. Dues, Initiation Fee Resolution Accepted at Meeting A resolution by the SIU's Quarterly members be increased to $50 and that Financial Committee recommending the initiation fee for all new full book that a referendum be held to increase members be raised to $600. If passed the union's dues and initiation fee was by a referendum vote of the member­ passed at the regular August member­ ship the increases will become effective ship meeting in Headquarters. on Jan. 1, 1974. SIU Secretary - Treasurer Joe DiThe Quarterly Financial Committee Giorgio submitted the resolution on was elected at Headquarters' July mem­ behalf of the membership-elected Quar­ bership meeting to audit the Union's terly Financial Committee which noted in its recommendation that "the ex­ records for the first quarter of 1973. penses of operating and administering Their recommendation on the increases the Union in order to adequately and in dues and initiation fee was made in better serve our membership, have their final report of July 10, 1973. significantly increased over the past The Committee's resolution must be years." passed in all SIU constitutional ports. The Committee recommended that Besides the Port of New York, it was the calendar quarterly dues for all known—as of the LOG's press time— August 1973 that the resolution has also passed in the Ports of Philadelphia and Balti­ more. The other constitutional ports were in the process of voting on the Committee's resolution. The Committee also recommended that if their resolution passed, a Con­ stitutional Committee of six book mem­ bers should be elected at headquarters at a special meeting to be held at 2 p.m. on Aug. 28, 1973. Following the rules and regulations of the SiU Constitution, this six-man committee will recommend the best way to present the increases to the membership for a referendum vote. If the Constitutional Conunittee's report and recommendations are then accepted by the membership, the ref­ erendum vote on the increases will be spread over a 30-day period which shall commence no earlier than 30 days and no later than 90 days after the mem­ bership approves their report. The vot­ ing will 1^ conducted by secret ballot. The full text of the Quarterly Finan­ cial Conunittee's Resolution can be found on Page 2 of this Issue of the LOG. Members of the committee were: Seafarers Raymond J. Sadowski, Melvin W. Bass, Jose Aguiar, William C. Reid, Mikoloi Strawinski, Raymond C. Perez and Walter Gustavson. Page 3 �I y.3 .M n The SIU's Bosuns' Recertification Program, which began on June 1 of this year, is moving full speed ahead. gram at the first membership meet­ ing following their completion of Ae sixty day course. The program has already graduaated its first class of six bosuns, while two other classes are presently in progress. A new class will begin on the 1st of each month. The SIU initiated this Program in order that the union and its bosuns can better meet their commitment to efficiently man all contracted ships, including the highly mechanized ones that are coming off the ways today. Graduating bosuns will be quali­ fied to handle jobs on all types of ships, such as the SL-7's, Falcontype tankers, LNG's, roll-on-roll-off vessels, and LASH containershipbarge carriers. The Bosuns' Recertification pro­ gram is a sixty day course, providing for thirty days training at Piney Point and thirty days training at SIU Head­ quarters in New York. Bosuns graduate from the pro­ Selecting the six Bosuns who will participate in the September Bosun Re­ certification Program are, from left: Ed Anderson, E. Kamm, and J. Urzan, The three, all of whom are bosuns themselves, were elected following the August membership meeting at headquarters. In the control room at headquarters, Marie Fundora shows Bosun Denis Manning how headquarters' control board contains a record of all the SIU's contracted ships and their latest positions. Bosuns attending the SIU Bosuns Recertification Class at Piney Point are instructed in the art of splicing the new eight-strand nylOn line which is being used aboard SL-7's and other new ships. From left are: Walter Nash; Jqan Latapie; Denis Manning: instructors Joe Wall and Frank Haas; Malcolm Woods, VeiRko Pbllanen, and James Gorman. Page 4 While in Piney Point, the curricu­ lum includes courses covering the SIU constitution; tlie contract; trade imion history, and political action and legislation and its effect on the maritime industry. The course also includes in depth training in all phases of the deck department with special emphasis on new advanced equipment found on the SL-7's and other new high technology vessels. Before coming to New York, the bosuns will receive a one-day firefighting course at the Army base in Bayonne, N.J. In New York the bosuns will ob­ serve all phases of headquarters' operations, especially the Welfare, Pension and Vacation Plans. They will also assist SIU Representatives at payoffs as well as servicing SIU members at the USPHS hospital on Staten Island. All graduates of the Recertifica­ tion Program will have preference for all bosun jobs over those bosuns who are not certified. As Seafarer Malcolm Woods of the second class of bosuns puts it, "this program is invaluable." SIU Director of Data Processing, Peter McDonald, (center) explains to Bosun Malcolm B. Woods the way In which the SIU Data Center's Inforex Key to Disc Data Entry Device works. Bosun Jean Latajsie (far left), listens to a discussion aboard the Lyman Hall during ship's payoff in port Newark, N J. Brother Latapie is in the second phase of the Bosun Recertification iProgram. Seafarers Log, �Senate Committee Told,w ...... — .. 'Superports First Priority' Testifying for the SIU, O. William Moody, Jr., administrator of the AFLCIO Martime Trades Department, told a recent Senate hearing that the crea­ tion of superports off the nation's coasts is of "first priority if the present and ever increasing petroleum shortage fac­ ing the United States is to be over­ come," Moody's remarks came in testimony prepared for delivery to a unique joint session of the Senate Commerce, Inte­ rior and Insular Affairs, and Public Works Committees. The joint session is holding public hearings on S. 1751, a bill to authorize construction of deepwater port facilities. He pointed out that by the end of this decade, tankers with a capacity of 200,000 to 300,000 dead weight tons will become the standard vessel in large-scale world trade movements. However, he declared, **there are no East or GuU coast ports that can han^e** snch supertankers. **Althoagh the United States is the largest trading nation in the worid" he said, ''the size of American ports will not deter the construction of supertank­ ers. These tankers are going to continue to he huilt, and they will need facilities where they can discharge cargo.** The best solution to this situation. Moody said, is to huild a number of deepwater terminals off the coasts of the United States. He cited these bene­ fits, among others, which would accrue to the nation: • "They would enable American consumers to benefit from the eco­ nomical advantages that supertankers provide. • "Deepwater ports could be built without the severe ecological destruc­ tion associated with port dredging and deepening. • "They would provide American refiners with a steady flow of competively priced oil, thus stemming the flight of American refining capacity to the Bahamas, Virgin Islands and other Caribbean areas. • "The development of an Ameri­ can-flag supertanker fleet would be en­ couraged, and would stimulate the en­ tire economy." In expressing the support of the Mar­ itime Trades Department and the SIU for the measure. Moody voiced a reser­ vation concerning jurisdiction over the construction and operation of the deepwater port facilities which, under S. 1751, is given to the Department of the Interior. Moody declared that this authority should be placed in the Com­ merce Department. In this regard, he said, "two equally important areas must be considered: domestic and international shipping, and the maritime environment. These fields are part of the expertise of the Commerce Department" through the Department's Maritime Administration and its National Oceanic and Atmos­ pheric Administration. The MTD Administrator urged that the measure be amended "so as to give the Department of Commerce the authority to put its expertise in mari­ time matters and the marine environ­ ment into effect." SIU Granted Injunction Prohibiting PHS Closings The SIU has been granted a prelim­ inary injunction which prohibits the proposed closing of the remaining U.S. Public Health Service hospitals. r . I The injunction was issued on July 27 by Judge John H. Pratt, U.S. District Court, Washington, D.C. A temporary restraining order was issued at the union's request 10 days previously. The injunction specifically prevents the Department of Health, Education and Welfare from "taking any action or actions which would directly or indidectly limit, inhibit, impair or in any manner deny medical care and treat­ ment or hospitalization as presently afforded at the United States Public Health Service hospitals " HEW has been trying for several years to close down the PHS hospital system. In its latest effort, the depart­ ment proposed closing down the hospi­ tals on July 21, 1973. However, on July 17, the SIU won a temporary restraining order in the same court barring that hospital closing. Earlier, the National Maritime Union sought an injunction to prevent the closing of the Staten Island facility and the court recommended that that action be transferred to U.S. District Court in Washington. The NMU did so and also was granted an identical injunction. Congress recently passcxl legislation -the Emergency Medical Services Act —which specifically forbids the close­ down of the PHS hospitals. August 1973 However, President Nixon vetoed that measure. He said that the PHS hospital facilities "have now outlived their usefulness to the Federal gov­ ernment." The U.S. Senate already has moved to override the Presidentid veto of the measure. The vote was 77 to 16 in favor of overriding, and this was 15 more than the two-thirds required. The House of Representatives is ex­ pected to take action on the question of overriding as soon as it reconvenes after the August recess. In any event, at this time, the court injunction prevents the closing of the hospitals pending a decision as to whether the injunction will become permanent. mmLmm 0 By B. Rocker Deepwater Ports In testimony before a joint session of the Senate Committees on Com­ merce, Interior, and Public Works, the SIU urged passage of S.1751 to create deepwater ports. Existing East and Gulf Coast ports can handle tankers no larger than 80,000 DWT, and no deep draft ports are under construction. Our need for imported oil is increasing rapidly—about 6 million barrels per day at present, and probably twice that amoimt by 1980. To transport this oil most economically will require 280,000 to 350,000 DWT ships. Smaller tankers will increase oil cost up to 50 percent. Congestion and spills would also result from use of the large number of small tankers needed to carry the additional oil. Most of the tankers now carrying oil are foreign-flag ships, built to lower standards than U.S.-flag and operated by crews not as well qualified as U.S. crews. The SIU strongly recommended that authority for construction and operation be given to the Commerce Department, since the Maritime Administration, an agency of the Commerce Department, has knowledge of th^merchant marine, its needs and its development. Cargo Preference—Oil Additional members of the House of Representatives have joined the list of co-sponsors of the legislation to require that a portion of oil imports be carried on U.S.-flag ships, bringing the total number to 133. The Senate bill, S.2089, is sponsored by Senators Magnuson (D-Wash.), Jackson (D-Wash.), Beall (R-Md.) and Mathias (R-Md.). All bills are still in committee. USPHS Hospitals The SIU won a preliminary injunction in Federal court In Washington on July 27 barring the Department of Health, Education and Welfare from closing the eight remaining Public Health Service hospitals before Congress could act. The Emergency Health Service bill with the PHS amendment was vetoed by the President August 1 and returned to Congress with his message that it "would have forced the Administration to keep operating eight Public Health Service Hospitals that it wants to close." In anticipation of a veto, SIU has made every effort to gather support for a vote to override. Two-thirds vote in each house is required. The Senate has taken a vote, and the result was 77 to 16. The vote in the House will not be taken until after the August recess. The original vote to pass the bill exceeded the required two-thirds. If the House does not override, we will seek to prove in court that HEW has not met the provisions of PL92-585 to provide substitute care. Trans-Alaskan Pipeline S.1081, to provide right-of-way, passed the Senate by a vote of 77 to 20, with an amendment to clear the way for immediate start of work on the Trans-Alaska pipeline without further delay in the courts. The House followed suit and passed a similar bill in the final days before the recess. Both bills provide that oil wUl be piped from Prudhoe Bay 789 miles south to Valdez, then shipped by tanker to the West Coast. Environmentalists have argued that a route through Canada would be preferable and that the Trans-Alaska line would risk pipeline rupture and tanker spill. In a statement issued by the Interior Department after a two-year study, the Alaskan route is reported to be more feasible. Completion of this line would be two to six years earlier than a trans-Canadian line. To allay the fears of some critics that the oil may go to Japan, the House voted to require a resolution by Congress before such shipments may be made. A House-Senate conference committee will meet to resolve the differences when Congress reconvenes. Reagan Signs Bill Strong support by the SIU and the SIU's West Coast affiliates helped push Senate Bill SB 478, which puts an end to the deduction of a portion of state disability payments when maintenance and cure is paid, through the California legislature. Governor Reagan signed the bill making it law. Prior to the passage of this bill, a Seafarer residing in California and re­ ceiving maintenance and cure pay­ ments had part of his regular state (fiaability payments cut. Now a Cali­ fornia Seafarer can receive his $8 daUy maintenance and cure payments for the 282-day limit, and still receive full disability benefits from the state. Seaforen are urged to contrffiute to SPAD. It is die way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in die fight for legislation to protect the security of every Sdiforer and his family. Page 5 �iilWP early in totaling nearly 33 thdiisand tons of cmgo. She can carry as niany bi^bar^and 288 contauners at once, or mixture of hoflt. Depending on the indiyidoai demands of a partknlar as a full containership, with 1,740 contn^ers, voyage, she could or a barge earner, wifli 89 barges. She was launched late In January, underwent her sea trials ^thout a which ii jiij^ iQid is a sister shi^ Of die Delta^^Oiyoaiid^^D^ , A 40-foot container is swung aboard the Delta Mar in New Orleans as she prepares for her maiden voyage to South America. Page 6 soon Join her OB th6 hi^ seas. The Lash-containeiship concept utitizes the latest technology In cargo carriage and improves the American-flag fleet's competitive posi­ •.|:4 tion in vrorldveide trade. Rib de Jaineii% Bnb^ Commoithigpn the Maldcm voyage of die Delta Mar, COptain J. W, Clarfc, president of Delta IMes^^^^ s^ ^^Me Delta LASH vessels, all to be in service by the end of the year, wiD also play a vital pegce^e rOle ini bblphlii the nation ca^forward its dipknnadc, economic andpbUtical pbUcies directed towi^bringhig about,a closer reladonship between die IJiiited States and South America.". ..... :-,v. The Delta Mar's 500-ton capacity crane, which moves on railroad type tracks, loads LASH barges from stern of the ship. Seafarers Log �The highly sophisticated Motor Ves­ sel V. W. Meythaler (American Com­ mercial Barge Lines) was christened on June 23 in Owensboro, Ky. This vessel —and the other towboats in the new series—represents more jobs for mem­ bers of the SlU-aiBliated Inland Boat­ men's Union. The V. W. Meythaler is the fifth in a series of seven new towboats being built for the IBU-contracted American Commercial Barge Lines (ACBL) by Jeffboat, Inc. The vessel will be malting trips on the upper Mississippi during the summer months, and on the Ohio River in the winter, according to AC3L president Floyd H. Blaske. The ultra-modem craft was spon­ August 1973 sored and christened by Mrs. V. W. Meythaler, wife of the senior vice pres­ ident of Texas Gas Transmission Corp. Also on hand were; SIU-IBU repre­ sentative Frank "Scottie" Aubusson; Mr. V. W. Meythaler and W. M. Elmer, representing Texas Gas Transmission; Floyd Blaske and Capt. J. D. WoflFord, representing ACBL; and Commander R. Barry Eldiidge of the United States Coast Guard. The initial IBU crew of the M/V V. W. Meythaler was also on hand for the christening. They are: CapL F. Phipps; pilot C. Wright; lead deck­ hands J. McGhee and W. Harris; deck­ hands P. Jones, R. Haddon, R. Jackson and J. Kelly; engineer R. Dehon, and cook E. McKnight. The christening of this vessel—and the others in the series—represents the growing strength of the inland water-' ways industry, and the increasingly im­ portant role that qualified IBU crews will have in the manning of these mod­ em river crafts. Bow to stem, the V. W. Meythaler is a compact 145 feet in length and her beam measures 48 feet. Her hull depth is over 11 feet. She is powered by twin 2,800-horsepower engines, which give the vessel a total propulsion of 5,600horsepower. Several sophisticated engineering features are built into the new towboat. Engine activity can actually be moni­ tored from shore by teleprinter, thus providing instantaneous spot checks on all vital functions of the power system. The engine room can be monitored from the pilothouse by the use of closed-circuit television—an important feature which may prevent dangerous and costly fires. Other technological features include: radar, radio-telephone, fathometer, and swingmeter devices. The Motor Vessel V. W. Meythaler is the latest in towboat technology, combining die most modem and effi­ cient equipment with the latest in safety gear. Vessels like this need highly com­ petent men to man them, and the IBU can certainly provide them. Page 7 �Ml ir ^^DISPATCHERS REPORT ^ I S 1"""AHcniHc. Gulf & inland Watws DIsfrlct JULY 1-31, 1973 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans.. Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPFED All Groups Class A Class B An Groups Class A Class B Class C 8 122 15 37 20 28 3 27 49 72 18 83 24 506 3 20 7 11 6 3 0 7 9 24 16 27 33 166 4 84 8 22 9 30 1 32 53 76 13 42 28 402 1 21 6 5 6 8 1 9 45 49 11 14 19 195 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals All Groups Class A Class B 17 169 25 94 34 33 5 46 127 85 30 134 35 834 3 29 15 33 10 5 0 7 18 78 15 34 28 275 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 4 80 12 30 13 15 4 36 47 74 12 64 21 412 5 37 8 6 6 10 3 12 27 25 10 35 18 202 0 60 3 23 5 12 1 18 43 63 4 76 16 324 2 28 6 6 7 12 1 17 14 52 6 39 17 207 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals Totals AU Depts 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 20 0 1 0 25 REGISTERED ON BEACH 0 9 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 24 0 1 2 38 8 120 18 55 16 18 9 45 106 69 15 84 23 586 7 48 13 15 0 14 3 19 49 61 13 53 19 314 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 2 54 10 20 15 12 2 24 30 21 ' 6 32 15 243 1,161 1 14 2 1 19 3 1 2 5 10 4 19 9 90 458 1 68 4 8 8 6 1 12 39 50 11 29 20 257 983 0 76 4 1 4 6 2 2 3 39 3 12 6 157 559 0 16 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 14 0 0 3 36 99 3 67 19 45 20 16 7 48 74 53 12 52 17 433 1,853 1 20 8 9 2 7 0 4 8 38 12 26 4 139 728 The above totals clearly illustrate the strong job security enjoyed by Seafarers. During the period of July 1-31,1973, of the 1,641 jobs shipped, 983 were filled by full book members. Therefore, there were 658 permanent jobs available to full book members not taken by full book men. Jose Delos Santos Please contact Spiegels at #4 Logan Shopping Center, 3407 Dundalk Ave., Baltimore, Md. David Gilmore Please contact Dora Gilmore as soon as possible at Rt. #4, Box 604, Dunn, N.C. 28334. Robert E. Graham Ms. Stephanie Biclen asks that you contact her as soon as possible at 212 E. 7 St., New York, N.Y. 10009. John M. Taliaferro Please contact Mrs. Whack at 157 Valley Rd., Montclair, N. J, or call 201-744-7021. Pages John Ciaverman Please contact your sister, Beatrice, at 4156 Regency Dr., London, Eng­ land, SW 1. J. Rivera Your brother asks that you get in touch with him as soon as possible at 1011 Ferros Ave., Omaha, Neb. Joseph Martin A. Gonaros asks that you contact him at 213 Sacramento Dr., Ottawa, Canada. Demetrios Galanapolis Please contact Local Draft Board No. 1 at 350 Broadway, New York, N.Y. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes spe­ cific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a deUiled audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treas­ urer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file mem­ bers, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting i^eports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accord­ ance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275-20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. • CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and con­ ditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an edi­ torial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless ' he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplyifig a re­ ceipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the Seafarers Log a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempt­ ing to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should imme­ diately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against be­ cause of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic inter­ ests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment op­ portunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All con­ tributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial re­ prisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Sea­ farers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitu­ tional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at head­ quarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Seaifarers Log �m .;f«;?. ;«MiLi r-^s. P>?.' •^1 «• • '- ^ s^ ^ ^ y, 'ilo '-'•" '' ' :t3gs;. tsr 4' • w ®' si'-.ffia,,^, J"'"*"^.^38tf ill r« n the major IBV norfc #1. ^^*"^eats. ^ Modern %km 'i il ^ w&m% medical care is well handled h* !l! Clinic on South Third Street. ^ Kosciusko The clinic is staflFed by doctors Ernest Velasco and Elbert H. Cason, as well as four registered nurses and X-ray, Audiometry and E.K.G. technicians. Open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, and 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, the clinic can handle emergency work as well as all types of therapy, , wcdo... •o'^- mm\ !«?« ss«< '""""•''""J;." dependents. i.' An IBU member's yearly checkup is complete and professionally handled. Here Cook Paul Griffith Is administered eye exam by Nurse Esther Hesser. Dr. Ernest Velasco, a Board Certified Surgeon, listens closely to Paul Harbey's heart. Registered Nurse Betty Redel assists the doctor. Tankerman Delbert Romalne Is readied for chest X-rays by Technician Mary Zleger as part of the annual physical for IBU members. Deckhand Dennis Powers Is wired and ready for his hearing test. The clinic's Audiometry Technician Catherine Pugh monitors the results. August 1973 Page 9 �I; ayed Major Role long struggle in Vietnam made headlines J. of many types. Offensives and counter offen­ sives, ground lost and regained, cities destroyed and jungles defoliated—all were the subject of public attention. But scant attention has been given to a tremendous achievement during the years from 1965 through 1972: the maintenance of a sea and air supply line over which flowed the tremendous volume of materials used by the troops who fought in Vietnam. Better than 96 percent of total tonnage moved by sea, in ships, many of them manned by SIU crews. Between 1967 and 1972, according to the Military Sealift Command which had responsibil­ ity for delivery of Department of Defense cargo, more than 85.7 million measured tons of cargo were delivered by sea. Another 16 million long tons of petroleum products were sealifted to those Asian countries and used to power aircraft, ships, tanks, trucks, jeeps and generating plants. Over the years, about 1 Vi tons a month were needed to support each U.S. soldier, sailor or air­ man in Southeast Asia—with many additional tons of equipment and supplies required to aid development of South Vietnam. The problems presented by logistical support of forces thousands of miles away were enormous; yet the U.S. merchant ships and their crews met the challenge. <!;• • |i: ''t*' Merchant ships moved an amazing variety of cargo. In May of 1972, 4,000 refugees were evac­ uated from a battle zone. During that year more than 2.1 million short tons of rock were delivered by sea for urban and rural construction, to house war refugees or to.rebuild roads. In February of 1972, the Department of De­ fense began its Empty Ship Prograjn. Its purpose was to withdraw surplus military cargo from the Republic of Vietnam as the war was phased down. Many SIU ships that.had often been in South­ east Asia ports in the late 1960s again began to appear in these ports. Ogden Marine's Mohawk, Rappahanock, Al­ bany and James. Waterman's Madaket, John B. Waterman. Hurricane, Thomas Jefferson, La Salle, Morning Light, Hastings, Topa Topa, Noonday, Yaka, City of Alma and Fairpori. Seatrain ships continued to keep busy. The Transcolorado and Transcolumbia moved tugs, tanks, LCUs and barges. An armada of cargo ships surrounded by lighters and barges was a common sight up and down the At the end of the program, Admiral John S. Saigon River during the early days of the Vietnam build-up. McCain, Jr., then the Commander-in-Chief, Pacific said: "For the first time, an American fighting force is returning home with its equipment, without Continued on Page 11 Aerial photo shows the SlU-raanned Seatrain Puerto Rico with her cranes tied down as she heads for Vietnam during a voyage in 1966. On this particular voyage, she carried retrograde cargo as part of Operation Roll-up. Page 10 The much needed heavy lift capabilities of the Transcolorado, especially her two 120-ton Stulcken booms, were vital in Vietnam. Seafarers Log �fliled Wirt. wewto'Xfn' Sr n needs. Defense Department "e^—r-™™ Petroleum U/Sle ..^1 fMl, jete°™n'r% Md''w''^' Without m.' Since the MSC tanker fyvA/c VS/^ P ouiee tne p a , ""™o''ilKed. '"^"^oonized. «» HaXrTl'^^'~'-«e<' ^nto Qui Nhon HarborT^ffT'' tankers-chartered ^965, MSG charged over 97 m ii* £®^®"^nient owned^ dis MmoTofC^T manned tankers m&MiV:- delivered by SIU McCain ,o.™entet, on the „„ce™ent »Atkt ganization and skilJed sW -'"'y ,7 mintetrupn., ^SC or- ine end of fh<» \n^* \ '' - " ^ ^'-'-uru. »2S hance was instituted. ThifZTrD' Thta wra"S;'^±«?"; ™T "''"""n program ---oxucuis Project Enhance involved thf» large Quantifv movemenf nf ao quantity of outsiVp^i. movement of short period of time Enha^'^^D? in a celerated phase of that nZ ® ^ accountty the maximum aSm of^ ceasefire. of cargo before the r7i fj | - "*^<11008 01 se- O/i/o carried aircraft an'd^ and Republic of Vietnam ^ die Ity cargo was to be delivered Pnormore than 70 percent of 1 In th 'i" ^^^"allty, ten^ tetiS were were'lZT^ moved by sWp^si^"T ships—^in a short tune. ^ snips—in period of -uic. — short "x.v/xi pcnoa ot Then came Roll-im „ . the Enhance Vietnam, the Sae^;^® 7 fa requirement !? —^-axwiiciu to ro move 194 10/1 tu uigeni tons of U.S. and Korean measured ^ Kotean unifS '"°®'"«<' Vietnam within 60 days The^!^"''""®'" "t' h^use Waterman's^n^rSTf^ttweamet So was Ogden Marine's there. Florida, Puerto Rico SeatrainTs Maine aad Washington f^orolina, Ohio. an^'d'?L7'y7 Waterman, Ogden Hon is made fae Vietnam war is fuulTtulT'^ ''7°® """t hues of national emerg^y "ml?-" its merchant marine as its fou7 to -and Seafamre and aei> veS 1™ "'^'anse her down. cssels have never let Hudson Waterways. ' ""® "" Seatrain, Waterman, OgdirSfa^^J August 1973 Massive floating cpiitioo -eatgoes such as Page 1 �Pi' ASHORE Jerusa/em, Israel Seafarer Max Katzoff swallowed the anchor nearly four years ago and since then has been living here. Brother Katzoff, who began in the maritime industry as a shipyard worker in 1932, still has fond memories of his old shipmates and sailing days with the SIU. One of his most memorable experiences as a Seafarer happened in 1965 aboard the tanker Longview Victory (Victory Carriers) when he and a fellow shipmate chased a river pirate over the side. "I thought I was pretty tough then," said Max prophetically, "but on my next trip on the Longview Victory, an overheated brussel sprout lodged in my throat and nearly did me in." During his retirement, Max has found much enjoyment in writing poems, and has sent some of his work to the LOG. Several of these well-written pieces can be found in back issues of the LOG. Piney Point Md. Nine more Seafarers received their QMED ratings late last month after successfully completing their course of study here. They are: Chester Lohr and Bayard Heimer of New York; Raleigh Minix, William Reese and Kenneth Kendall, San Francisco; John Bonifas, Detroit; Charles Corley, Norfolk; Darwin Coy, Wilmington, and Arthur Milne of Mobile. Baltimore SIU ofiScial W. Paul Gonsorchik retired July 27 after 33 years as a dis­ patcher, patrolman, etc. Brother Gonsorchik spent 20 years as a union repre­ sentative in the ports of New York, Norfolk, San Francisco and Baltimore. Houston Reports from here show that the loading of cereal grains for the Soviet Union and other wheat and corn-short countries on U.S. flag ships is now moving along at a brisk pace. A shortage of rail freight cars and grain loading facilities here had slowed loading operations to a snail's pace during the past few months. Norfolk The SlU-contracted U.S. Navy tanker Tallulah (Hudson Waterways) was in port for a one-day visit. At the U.S. Public Health Service hospital here. Sea­ farer Walter PuUiam is resting comfortably. He'd like to hear from his ship­ mates. Houma, La. Two new IBU-crewed vessels of the latest design were launched in Houma, La. recently. The towboats Dan J. Hogan and W. O. Watson each have 2,800 horsepower and are 100 feet in length. Fully air conditioned and with the latest iimovations in equipment and design, these two highly eflScient vessels will play a major role in local industry. St. Louis, Mo. In the important midwest port of St. Louis, Mo., the IBU recently crewed thexnew towboat. National Enterprise which is owned by National Maritime Chemical Trade. Working in the chemical trade, the vessel will travel back and forth from St. Louis to the Gulf of Mexico via the intercoastal Mississippi river route. % Two pairs of Seafaring brothers are a happy foursome aboard the SIUmanned MSG tanker Tallulah. From left are: Leggett Jones, RIckie Johnson, Isaac Johnson and Raymond Jones. Seafarers Really Practice Brotherhood on Tallulah On a recent five-month voyage of the SlU-contracted Navy tanker Tallulah, 'Brotherhood of the Sea' took on an interesting, additional meaning. On board the T-5 tanker were two pairs of brothers—^Rickie and Isaac Johnson, and Raymond and Leggett Jones—all of Jacksonville, Fla. Rickie Johnson, 23, sailing as fire­ man aboard the Tallulah, graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in 1968. Since then he has passed the required examinations, and accumulated sufficient seatime to enroU in the Lundeberg School's QMEDupgrading program. Seafarer Johnson plans to participate in this course as soon as time allows. Isaac Johnson, 20, attended the Lundeberg School from February through April of this year, encouraged by his older brother Rick. According to the educational staff at the school, Isaac is a "quiet, sincere person and a very hard worker." The staff also predicted he "would make a very fine seaman." Isaac sailed as messman on his ini­ tial voyage as a Seafarer aboard the Tallulah. He plans to return to Piney Point for upgrading as soon as he ac­ cumulates the required seatime. Leggett Jones, 21, also attended the Lundeberg School. He entered the school at the age of only 16 in 1968, graduating in July of that year. This past February he returned to Piney Point and achieved his lifeboat ticket and able-seaman endorsement. Leggett also attended the July class of the SIU's continuing A-Seniority up­ grading program—and received A-Book at headquarters' August mem­ bership meeting. Raymond Jones, 25, is the only one of the four that did not attend HLSS. He served a four-year hitch with the U.S. Navy and joined the SIU in 1969. He sailed as messman aboard the Tallulah. Raymond and Leggett also sailed together aboard the Hattesburg Victory m 1969. When each was asked why he sailed with his brother, all gave the same answer: "I have to take care of my brother." Houston Ship's Committee Norfolk The IBU-manned tugboat Sugar Daddy (Allied Towing) came back to her home port of Norfolk, Va. recently after four years of shuttling from Charles­ ton, S. C. to West Palm Beach, Fla. In a letter to the LOG the crew wrote, "We are proud of our boat, and have received compliments from several newspapers for its neatness and its homelike atmosphere." They note that the boat is air conditioned, has a large fishtank, a television and a carpeted galley. The crew had high praise for the union representatives who "are always around" when needed. They ended their letter by stating, "We appreciate the help of all of those people without whom life on board would not be nearly so comfortable and pleasant as it is. Once again, we would like to thank the union representatives for making the effort they do to keep things running smoothly." New Orleans, La. At the recent launching of Delta Steamship Company's latest LASH/ container vessel, the SlU-contracted Delta Norte, Secretary of Commerce Frederick B. Dent praised the National Maritime Council, calling the joint labor-management effort to promote greater use of American-flag shipping "a truly remarkable development in laborr-management relations." Delta Steamship, Inc. also plans to build an 11,000 dwt mini-LASH ship to serve as a feeder unit for its larger LASH vesstjls. Page 12 The committee aboard the Houston (Sea-Land) are ready to go ashore after a 37-day intercoastal voyage. From the left are: R. Quinnonez, engine delegate; M. Sanchez, deck delegate; D. Papageorge, educational director; J. Carrol, shipV chairman; W. Kong, steward delegate, and T. Wi^ams, . secretary-reporter. Seafarers Log �AT SEA SS Bradford Island The SlU-manned tanker Bradford Island recently paid off in Linden, N.J. after a 70-day voyage to the Soviet Union. She carried grain to Odessa and picked up fuel in Tuapse for the return voyage. At the payoff. Ordinary Seaman Ernest Green read the LOG from cover to cover to catch up on the news. He likes to keep informed about developments in the SIU and in the maritime industry and feels that the LOG is the best source for such information. Brother Green is an avid reader of history and also pursues this interest during his leisure hours on board. SS Chicago Brother Loutensock displays his musical talents aboard the Elizabethport. Seafarer's Musical Lyrics Reflect His Life At Sea The rude sea grew civil at his song. And certain stars shot madly from their spheres To hear the seaman*s music** —William Shakespeare, studies. He purchased a guitar on his Seafarers aboard the SlU-manned first voyage to Japan and began practic­ containership Elizabethport (Seaing at least two hours daily in his spare Land) on her recent Mediterranean time. On the Elizabethport's recent stop run were often treated to music as they in the port of Valencia, Spain, Sea­ walked through the passageways ad­ farer Loutensock bought a speciallyjoining the quarters of wiper Willie designed, hand-carved flamenco guitar. Loutensock. However, few crewmemLoutensock's travels allow him to bers were able to distinguish between familiarize himself first-hand with the melodies emanating from Brother Loumusical cultures of other nations. Sea­ tensock's radio and songs which the faring also permits him to purchase rare Seafarer was actually playing and sing­ recordings of his favorite classical, ing himself. rock, and jazz compositions in other A recent graduate of the Harry countries. Lundeberg School of Seamanship, Seafarer Loutensock has a shipboard Brother Loutensock Has modestly con­ collection of tapes that reflect his varied cealed his singing and guitar-playing taste in music. Recordings of Beethoven talents from his shipmates, preferring symphonies compete with selections by to improve his skills for a few more folk-rock artist "Cat" Stephens. Lou­ months before announcing his first fulltensock's radio is also able to pick up scale shipboard concert. stations from as far away as 1500 miles A newcomer to the guitar, the 22offshore. year old engine department Seafarer At the recent payoff of the Elizabethhas studied the piano, organ, and harp­ port in Port Elizabeth, N. J., the sichord for over ten years in his home mellow-voiced wiper treated listeners to town of Sacramento, Calif., where he an impromptu concert as he played and was a church organist. sang an original ballad. In addition to these musical pursuits. Brother Loutensock feels that, Brother Loutensock reads music, writes sooner or later, his songs will start to his own songs and lyrics, and has per­ reflect his newly-chosen career at sea. formed with various groups on shore. Travels to foreign ports, shipboard life, and adventures both at sea and ashore The impossibility of bringing a piano aboard ship did not prevent the HLSS will probably inspire him to treat the graduate from keeping up his musical sea in his music. Elizabethport Committee The containership Chicago (Sea-Land) recently paid off in Port Elizabeth, N.J. after completing a smooth intercoastal voyage. The Chicago, which had been in service on the Far Eastern run, was then laid up foi 10 days for minor repairs. Before leaving the vessel, the SIU crew, at a meeting chaired by Bosun Burris Maxwell, decided to donate the ship's fund, totaling $70, to the Amer­ ican Merchant Marine Library located at 1 Bowling Green in New York City. The Chicago will now continue on the intercoastal run. SS Newark The SlU-manned containership Newark (Sea-Land) carried more than her usual share of "horse sense" during a recent voyage from Seattle, Wash, to Anchorage, Alaska. Six horses shared a single livestock container for the three-and-a-half day voyage—^but each animal had its own separate, rubber-padded stall. An automatic watering apparatus provided thirst-quenching refreshment for the beasts—and each was fitted with special protective headgear. There was no report of any horse scents picked up by the crewmembers aboard the Newark, but SIU members traditionally transport all sorts of cargo —safely, speedily, and effectively—with nary a neigh or a whinny. SS Elizabethport The SlU-manned containership Elizabethport (Sea-Land) recently paid off in Port .Elizabeth, N.J.—her namesake port—for the first time in several years. She had been on the West Coast-Far East run, but now has been trans­ ferred to the Mediterranean run. Bosun Dan Butts, a charter member of the SIU, praised the crew of veteran Seafarers as "one of the finest gangs I've ever sailed with—in all. three departments". , Although Brother Butts welcomes the change that the Mediterranean run offers, he will miss the opportunities to stock up on inexpensive photographic equipment which the Far East run provided. Seafarer Butts is an amateur photographer who has compiled a slide collection of his favorite ports o' call. SS Delta Uruguay With her destination New Orleans, La., the Delta Uruguay (Delta Lines) recently loaded a trial shipment of two refrigerated containers in Buenos Aires, Argentina containing 2,100 cartons (weighing a total of 48 tons) of frozen cooked beef. SS Ogden Wabash On a regular wheat run to Russia, the Ogden Wabash (Ogden Marine) re­ cently returned from a 65-day voyage with a cargo of oil for Hess Oil Refinery in Bayonne, N. J. She then returned to the Gulf of Mexico where she loaded more wheat for the U.S.S.R. There are several aboard her who will be making their second or third trips to Russia but the ship is also expected to take on a few first trippers for the wheat run. Sea-Land Commerce^ Galloway The three SlU-contracted SL-7's presently on the Far East run now hold every speed record previously set by a cargo vessel sailing from Japan to the three major U.S. West Coast ports. The latest record was set by the Sea-Land Galloway when she came into Oakland, Calif, on July 10 after a five-day, 20-hour and 34-minute voyage from Yokohama, Japan. The old record, seven days, 15 hours and six minutes, had stood since 1967. The Sea-Land Commerce holds both the records for the Yokohama to Long Beach run at six days, one hour and 30 minutes, and the Yokohama to Seattle run at five days and nine hours. Seafarers manning these vessels can take pride in this accomplishment. SS Delta Bras// The Delta Brasil (Delta Lines) received a top safety competence award from the Marine Section of the National Safety Council and the American Institute of Merchant Shipping. Called the Jones Devlin Safety Award, it was presented to the ship and her crew for outstanding achievement in operating 1,515 consecutive days (over four years) without a lost-time accident to any member of her crew. In the recreation room aboard the EUaabeihport (Sea-Land), the ahip's committee relaxes after their return from the mediterranean. From left are: Robert Bunch, engine detegale; Franklin Snow, steward delegate; RmiHo Sierra, deck ddegate; K. Lynch, secretary-reporter, and Dan Butts, August 1973 Pags 13 �f !';• . As the British ship Agamemnon lays cable in 1858, a whale crosses over it and crew watches fearfully, hoping the line will not be damaged. It wasn't. But even though the ship linked Europe and North America, the cable went dead in less than a month. The cable breaks aboard the Great Easternpurmg the 1865 attempt to lay a working Trans-atlantic cable. The cable was nearly|three quarters laid when the break oc­ curred. Many hours were spent trying to retoin the cable, but without success. courtesy AT&T Long Lines Dept. ' At the end of her history making voyage, the ship Great Eastern lays the shore end of her cable in Heart's Content Bay, Newfoundland. The huge ship had five funnels and six masts. Courtesy AT4T Long Lines Dept. courtesy ATAT lx,ng Lines Dept. (Is Long Lines ^i'! f •'' From the huge tank on the vessel some of her 1,000 nautical miles of cable go above deck to be laid in the ocean. Fireman Donstancino Ruggiero changes the burner rod in the engine room on the largest cable ship in the world. it Aboard the historic Great Eastern, the first ship to lay a successful ocean cable in 1866, seamen get ready to drop a cable into the Atlantic. courtesy AT&T Long Lines Dept. !i-. Jil/!*, ' ' •:'i'! 'm i: During their time off aboard ship, two young Seafarers enjoy a game of chess in the recreation room. They are wipers Rick Vieana (left) and Kevin Brooke. By the way, the game ended in a stalemate. "Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world." —The Bible When the Psalmist spoke these words more than 2,000 years ago, he only meant it allegorically. But in the 19th and 20th centuries, man has actually accom­ plished the unbehevable task of quick—sometimes in­ stant—worldwide communication. Truly, he has put a line around the world. Seafarers can take pride in the fact that they are helping to strengthen and maintain this important link between the nations in the world—SlU men man the largest cable ship in the world—the C.S. Long Lines. In helping to keep the line of communication be­ tween the United States and Europe in good order. Seafarers aboard the 511-foot long vessel are perform­ ing an important and unique job, a job that requires their utmost skill and alertness. Unlike the freighters and tankers with which most Seafarers are familiar, the Long Lines has three cable tanks with a capacity to hold more than 1,000 nautical miles of ocean cable and four auxiliary tanks which can store up to 100 miles of repair cable. She carries 90 officers and crew, and during cable laying operations many technicians come aboard. She carried 158 men this past May when she had to reroute and lay a new 15 nautical mile section of transatlantic cable off Block Island, R. I. If was shortly after the successful completion of that operation that the LOG photographer visited the $99 million ship at her Newington, N. H. berth. Seafarers aboard the Long Lines are carrying on a tradition that dates back to the 1850's and 60's—to the seamen who sailed such ships as the Agamemnon, Niagara and Great Eastern. Unlike the cables that the Long Lines lays, the first transoceanic cables were for telegraph messages rather than telephone conversations. The main promoter for the first ocean cable was the The foredeck of the ship shows her ca^le feedermechanism, markerbuoys and crane. The 511-foot long cable ship Long Lines at her berth in Newington, N. H. She has a cruising speed of 15 knots and lays cable at seven to eight knots. Her steam-turbo electric system has twin screws and twin rudders. Crewmen aboard ship discuss union busii ass with SlU Boston Port Agent Ed Riley (seated, second from left.) Standing is ire Brown, steward, while seated around the table from left are: Steve Sloneski, deck d4|pgate; Riley: Leo W. Gallagher, able sea­ man, and Herbert Libby, bosun. Page 14 young American millionaire, Cyrus Field. For four years he worked to get the money, the backers, the technicians and the workers ready for his fantastic project. Finally in July of 1857, two ships left Valentia Bay, Ireland with 1,250 tons of cable and the objective of laying that cable all the way to Trinity Bay, New­ foundland. Unfortunately, after 335 miles, the cable snapped and the venture had to be postponed. However, Field and his colleagues realized that the feat was feasible, and in the spring of 1858—using the same cable laying ships—the project got underway again. Even though there were some tense and dis­ tressing hours, the cables were spliced midway between Europe and North America on July 29, 1858, and on Aug. 5 when the Agamemnon reached Newfoundland, behind her lay 2,350 miles of cable. Sadly, however, the joy and glee over the historic event was only to last until Sept. 1, the day the cable went unexpectedly dead. Over the next eight years. Field, the technicians, the scientists and the British government investigated what had gone wrong and what could be done to make the cable work again. Then, in 1865, 2,600 miles of new and better cable was ready to go. This time there was no need for two ships, for the colossal Great Eastern could easily han­ dle all the cable. She sailed in the summer of 1865 but had to stop after almost three-quarters of her job was completed. The cable had parted and could not be rejoined. Undaunted, she sailed the next year on Friday, the 13th of July. The hard work of many dedicated people eventually proved fruitful. On Friday morning, the 27th of July, the Great Eastern arrived—appropriately enough—at Heart's Content, Newfoundland. In an article about Cyrus Field written by Arthur C. Clarke, he writes,"America and Europe have never been out of touch for more than a few hours at a time." Working the master control board on the unique cable ship is Oiler John Kolas. The ship has a beam of 69 feet. Two crewmen check some cable aboard the 19th century Great Eastern. The ship laid cable from Valentia Bay, ireland to Heart's Content, Newfoundland. Deck department members take on supplies for the ship's 90 officers and crew. From left are: Harry Kaufman, bosun; Ralph Moore, able seaman, and Jim Jerscherb, able seaman. Paee 15 .... �A Fair Share CHMJtMwmmoM ..ii 'i HISTORIC PRESERVATION MED Thanks SIU School f: 'if s' i I want to thank the SIU for its Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Because of this school, I and many others like me are able to upgrade in many ways. We can upgrade to better paying jobs and also obtain a high school edu­ cation. t attended the Lundeberg School from March to April 1973 for upgrading to QMED and am now very proud to hold that rating. Since sailing as a QMED, I've learned that you must per­ form well as an electrician, refrigeration engineer etc., and with the training and experience I received at the Lunde­ V berg School, I will be able to do any job covered by my C^IEP ratings John H. Chlvan C-1196 Richmond, Calif. ' Confronting Our Competition Support continues to grow in Congress for legislation to require that a portion of the nation's oil imports be carried on American-flag ships. Additional members of the House of Representatives have joined in cosponsoring the legislation. There are now 172 sponsors of the measure in the House. On the Senate side, Senators Charles McC. Mathias, Jr., of Maryland and Henry M. Jackson of Washington have joined Senators Warren G. Magnuson of Washington and J. Glenn Beall, Jr., of Maryland, as co-sponsors of the bill.' In taking this action. Senator Mathias made the following remarks. We think they bear repeating. "Today we are confronted with com­ petition from foreign-flag vessels which are directly or indirectly subsidized by the governments. "We have only to look to the Baltimore Harbor where some of our greatest pas­ senger liners lie idle and rusting to con­ template what fate befalls those ships that no longer have a competitive role on the high seas. "It would indeed be tragic if our mer­ chant fleet, too, was put out of business by foreign competition. Yet, if we cannot find a way to put our tankers to work, they, too, will soon go to the wreckers or to foreign flags. "At a period in history when exports and imports throughout the world have been expanding, our merchant fleet has suffered the humiliation of carrying less and less of our Nation's trade and com­ merce. "Presently, virtually none of the oil imported into this country is carried in U.S.-flag vessels. While I am not suggest­ ing that the U.S. move all of its imported oil on its own ships, I believe that 20 per­ cent is an equitable figure. "I am convinced that this legislation will go far toward assuring that the Amer­ ican shipping industry remains vital, competitive and healthy." They're Your Programs SIU and IBU members should take full advantage of the many and varied up­ grading programs available through the Lundeberg Upgrading Center at Piney Point. A look at pages 18 and 19 of this issue of the LOG will show the many oppor­ tunities now being offered. In the deep sea curriculum alone, a Seafarer car upgrade to the highest un­ licensed position in each department aboard ship. A few of the many endorsements available include able seaman, quarter­ master, bosun, FOWT, QMED, welder, assistant cook, chief cook and chief steward. IBU m^bers who sail on America's Page 16 vitally important inland waterways sys­ tem can avail themselves of programs that lead to endorsements such as lankerman, mate, able seaman, master, tug­ boat and towboat operator, and pilot. Other courses available include the celestial navigation course; "A" seniority upgrading program; Bosun Recertification Program, and the General Educa­ tional Development (GED) Program. All of these programs were initiated for you, the Seafarer and the IBU man. They can help you keep up with our changing indust^. You owe it to yourself, our industry and your sailing career to take advan­ tage of these SIU-IBU upgrading and educatkmal programs. - Fine Sailing Career I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Union for making it possible for me to retire at 65 years of age. Little did I think my sea career would end this way when I started sailing in 1925.1 hated to leave the home-like condi­ tions that exist on the new ships that are being built these days. I also wish to thank the officers and crew of the Sea Land McLean for the surprise send-off they gave me on my last voyage upon my retirement. Another round of thanks i^ due the Seaferer's Vacatidn Center in Piney Point, Maryland where I spent a week wltlf rnyfarnfly and had so inuch for so little outlay. ' Guy Walter Bloomfield, NJ. Book #W55 IViedlcal Expenses Paid I want to thank the union for the check in the amount iof $495.75 which I received today to cover my medical expenses. I would like to take this opportunity to tell you how very imuch we appreciate the SIU paying all of these medicd bills for us. My wife was in the hospital in January, and the SIU ; Ipaid her bills, and now it has paid mine. The Seafwer's Union has been a great blessing to us. Luther A. Bredell Seminole, Fla. Book #B-2P048 Volum# XXXV/ No. 9 11973 <- - Official Publication of th« Seafarers International Union of 'Nbrtb America, Atlantic. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-cio ;• r. Executive Board Paul Hall, President Cal Tanner, f<ecu(/w Vlce-Pnsiaont Earl Shepard, Victi-Pmsitleni Joe OlGlorflio, Secreiaiy'treMuw llrtdsey Willlama,V/ce-Pres/dent frank Droaak, Vice-President Paul Orojiak, Vice-President iNiiWIshed nwnthly by ^afaifert lirteiTieUondf Upl^rt^VUNiiifi^ ^f, ; Lakes ai^r Inland Waters /Distinct; ;AfLJ3<0 67S J^^ f^nue. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6COO. Second class postaee petd at Brooklyn, N.Y. SeafartrsLog ��Engine Upgrading—Deck Able-Seaman—12 months—any waters f; I - H ;• i- I' I 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100-20/100, corrected to 20/40-20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 12 months seatime as an Ordinary Seaman or 4. Be a graduate of HLS and have 8 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman. Able-Seaman—^Unlimited—any waters t ii 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100-20/100, corrected to 20/40-20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 36 months seatime as an Ordinary Seaman. Quartermaster 1. Hold endorsement as Able-Seaman—unlimited—any waters. I — HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION i! !! ii Check program for which you are applying: Name. SIU-A&G • (Middle) (First) (Last) Address(Street) (City) Book Number. IBU • Age- Port and Date Issued. Social Security #. HLS Graduate: Yes • No • Dates Available For Training -Ratings Now Held. Lifeboat Endorsement: Yes • No • lAm.InterestedIn: A&G—DEEP SEA ENGINE DECK • • • • AB 12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman • • • • • • QMED • • FWT • Oiler Dk.Mech. • • Reefer Boilermaker • STEWARD Electrician Dk.Eng. Jr. Eng. Pumpman Machinist Welder • Assistant Cook • Cook & Baker • Chief Cook • Steward IBU—INLAND WATERWAYS TOWBOAT • River-Operator • Inland Waterway-Operator • Ocean-Operator (not more than 200 miles) • Ocean-Operator (over 200 miles) • • • • • Radar Observer Mate Master Pilot Tankerman RECORD OF SEATIME — RIYERTIME (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP OR TUG RATING HELD DATE OF DISCHARGE J)ATE. PORT4i DATE OF SHIPMENT SIGNATURE. RETURN COMPLETE APPLICATION TO: "<i FOWT—(who holds an engine rating; such as Electrician) 1. No requirements. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, or Boilermaker—(who holds only a wiper endorsement) 1. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100-20/100, corrected to 20/50-20/30, and have normal color vision). 2. Have 6 months seatime in engine department as wiper. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, or Boilermaker—(who holds an engine rating such as FOWT) 1. No requirements. QMED—any rating 1. Must have or successfully pass examinations for FOWT, Electrician, Refrig­ eration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck Engine Mechanic. 2- Must show evidence of seatime of at least 6 months in anv one or combination of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, or Deck Engine Mechanic. Lifeboatman 1. Must have 90 days seatime in any department. -Telephone. (Area Code) (Zip) —Seniority. (State) FOWT—(who has only a wiper endorsement) 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100-20/100, corrected to 20/50-20/30, and have normal color vision). 2. Have 6 months seatime as wiper or be a graduate of HLS and have 3 months seatime as wiper. LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 WELDER The course of instruction in basic welding consists of classroom and practical on-the-job training. This includes, practical training in electric arc welding and cotting, and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding and cotting. Upon completion of the course an HLS Certificate of Graduation will be issued. 1. All applicants for this course must hold a QMED-Any Rating endorsement. Length of course is two weeks. Seafarers wishing to continue in advanced training may continue in the advanced course. Starting dates are Sept. 6; Oct. 4; Nov. 1 and Nov. 21. Steward Assistant Co<A 1. 12 months seatime, in any Steward Department Entry Rating. 2. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a mini­ mum of 3 months seatime. Cook and Baker 1. 12 months seatime as Third Cook or; 2. 24 months seatime in Steward Department, 6 months of which must have been as Third Cook or Assistant Cook or; 3. 6 months as Assistant or Third Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cooks Training Course. Chief Co<A 1. 12 months seatime as Cook and Baker or; 2. Three years seatime in Steward Department, 6 months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and 6 months as Cook and Baker or; 3. 6 months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and 6 months seatime as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook and Second Cook and Baker's Training Course or; 4. 12 months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and 6 months seatime as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of completion from the Cook and Baker Training Program. Chief Steward 1. 3 years seatime in ratings above that of Third Cook or; 2. 6 months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, 6 months as Cook and Baker, 6 months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook, Second Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Courses at the Lundeberg School or; 3. 12 months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, 6 months seatime as Cook and Baker, 6 months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Programs. 4. 12 months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, 12 months seatime as Cook and Baker and 6 months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Chief Cook Training Program. upgrading class schedule on next page/0^^^^^^ Page 18 Seafarers Log �Tankerman Tugboat and Towboat Operator Next class begins Sept. 6 The course of instruction leading to licensing as Tugboat or Towboat Opera­ tors covers Rules of the Road, Engine Room Operation, Economics and History of the Industry. All candidates wishing to qualify for a Tugboat or Towboat License must be at least 21 years of age. All candidates for licensing as a Tugboat or Towboat Operator must have at least one year of experience as operator of towing vessels within the last 36 months. All candidates for licensing as a Tugboat or Towboat Operator must be able to pass an eye examination of at least 20/100 in both eyes correctable to at least 20/20 in one eye, and 20/40 in the other eye. All candidates for licensing as a Tugboat or Towboat Operator must have normal color vision. Length of the course is twelve days. The course of instruction leading to certification as Tankerman consists of all aspects of loading, transferring and unloading of various cargoes carried to tank barges. The course also stresses diesel engine operation and repair with particular emphasis being placed on all safety aspects occurring in conjunction with handling fuels. All candidates wishing certification as Tankerman must have a letter from the company for whom they have worked certifying their ability to handle the various types of fuels that they wish certification for. Length of the course is two weeks. Able Seaman The course of instruction leading to endorsement as Able Seaman 12 Months Any Waters or Able Seaman Unlimited Any Waters consists of classroom work and practical training to include: Basic Seamanship, Rules of the Road, Wheel Commands, Use of the Magnetic Compass, Cargo Handling, Knots and Splices, Blocks and Booms, Fire Fighting and Emergency Procedures, Basic First Aid. All candidates wishing to qualify for Able Seaman endorsements must either have or first complete the separate lifeboat course offered at the school. All candidates for endorsement as Able Seaman 12 Months Any Waters must show discharges totalling a minimum of 12 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman. All candidates for Able Seaman Unlimited Any Waters must show discharges totalling 36 months as Ordinary Seaman or Acting Able Seaman. All HLS graduates from the Harry Lundeberg School at Piney Point can qualify for the 12 months Able Seaman endorsement after eight months as Ordinary Seaman, but are required to stay at HLS 30 days. The course of instruction for Able Seaman normally runs for two weeks. How­ ever, students may repeat the course if necessary. Mate (Uninspected Vessels Not Over 300 Gross Tons) The course of instruction leading to licensing as Mate consists of the following areas: Celestial Navigation, Rules of the Road, Chart Navigation, Handling of Tugboats, Seamanship, Aids to Navigation and Safety. All candidates must have served 3 years at sea on deck, and be able to pass a physical examination. ' Length of the course is six weeks. Master (Uninspected Vessels Not Over 300 Gross Tons) The course of instruction leading to licensing as Master consists of the follow­ ing areas: Celestial Navigation, Rules of the Road, Chart Navigation, Handling of Tugboats, Seamanship, Aids to Navigation and Safety. All candidates wishing to qualify for a license as Master of Uninspected Vessels must have 4 years at sea on deck, of which T year must have been as a licensed Mate (when the applicant presents a letter of service or experience which does not meet the specific requirements of the Coast Guard regulations but is a reason­ able equivalent of the required service, he may be eligible at the discretion of the Officer in Charge for a license as Master or Mate). He must also pass a physical examination. Length of the course is six weeks. Original Pilot License (Norfolk—^Hampton Roads Area) Next class begins Sept. 6 The course of instruction leading to an Original Pilot License covers the following subjects: Rules of the road; inland rules applicable to route; local knowledge of winds, weather, tides, current, etc.; chart navigations; aids to navigation; ship handling as well as chart sketching of the route and waters applied for showing distances, shoals, depths of water and other important fea­ tures of the route. All candidates must have three year's service in the deck department of ocean, coastwise. Great Lakes or bays and sounds of which 18 months shall have been as able seaman or equivalent capacity. All candidates must have had at least one year of the required 18 months on vessels operating on waters for which pilotage is desired. This one year service will be equivalent to regular watches in the pilot house or at the wheel as part of his routine duties. The required service shall include a minimum number of round trips over the route for which the applicant seeks license as pilot, determined by the OIC, Marine Inspection USCG. One of these trips will have been in the past six months. All candidates must be able to pass physical examinations. Length of course is six weeks. The next class begins Sept. 6. Lifeboatman The course of instruction leading to a Lifeboatman endorsement consists of classroom work and practical training to include Construction of Lifeboat, Life­ boat Equipment, Lifeboat Commands, Types of Davits and Their Use, Emergency Launching Operations. Also included in this course is actual practical experience to include launching, letting go, rowing and maneuvering lifeboat in seas, recovery of man overboard. Fire Fighting and Emergency Procedures. All Seafarers in all departments who have a minimum of 90 days seatime are eligible for the course (This lifeboat course is approved by U.S. Coast Guard and supercedes the normal requirements of a minimum of one year seatime in the Deck Department or two years in the Steward and Engine Departments to qualify for endorsement as Lifeboatman). This course of instruction consists of the normal course of instruction for Lifeboat endorsement and is a minimum of two weeks. Deckhands who have the required seatime and wish to continue and upgrade as Able Seamen may elect to continue after the Lifeboat course. Radar Observer The course of instruction leads to the preparation for the Coast Guard Radar Observer examination. It includes Radar Theory, Practical Plotting, Instruction on the Operation and Maintenance of the Marine Radar and Rapid Radar Plot­ ting Techniques. All candidates must hold a valid deck license. Length of the course is two weeks. UPGRADING CLASS SCHEDULE "The following is a listing of upgrading courses provided for Seafarers and IBU members at the SIU-lBU Upgrading Center at Piney Point, Maryland. In the following ratings, classes are scheduled on a two-week basis with the next class set for Sept. 6, 1973. < Lifeboat Deck Mechanic Cook & Baker Boilermaker Deck Engineer Chief Cook Machinist QMED Steward Assistant Cook Classes in the following ratings are scheduled on a four-week basis. The next Able Seaman class begins Sept. 6. The next Quartermaster class begins Oct. 4. The next classes for Fireman, Watertender and Oiler begin on Sept. 20. Paul Ogle, center, became the first towboat operator to achieve his Master's license at the SlU-IBU Upgrading Center in Piney Point. Congratulating him are from left John Luykx, celestial navigation instructor, HLS President Hazel Brown, Vocational Director Bob Kalmus and Chris Krusa, instructor. August 1973 V Classes for the following ratings are scheduled to begin on the dates indicated: Refrigeration Engineer—Sept. 20, Nov. 1; Electrician—Sept. 6, Oct. 18, Nov. 29; Deck Engine Mechanic—Oct. 4, Nov. 15. Page 19 �•A • /' ' 't\ ** ->i ^ ' ' •- , ,v ,:h -*• i, ". * • f;-. k\ . '•.. . % .•••AV.'VVF. • s USNSTallulah-l of 13 Navy Tankers on the Job ^ ;' T" fS 'riy V.'^-, r- '^sm-' • ' y- f' •-• ;> i " ••-'--rr.' *- ' -, -XA: ^ • •• • jr Jf:.: '"If :t' -y til . r-r- V ••'ivy€y»'v<A- »!il'-' • > •-y- • •^4. -W-W^ '^ (' -"A' •'• ;£ '• r'^"^ i ;.» 1, 1 ^ ^ T ^ •• -i . m- » - V,- - •, ',_ •SP / 1/ m A!:'Mirki 'sj-. 'xt-r-iAi t i. % /u. -A A 7 • /•/"'"•/'• // • :•'/ ».: :///•//-7 rr-'-t t"^©' " \ WSi'h' i - U7 I :• i . :7::/7 '-• ft » -K > y '** 1 »-y- :i •try, V- m ^ »A ^-U''''-'^'E' 1 4 '^• HE SlU-manned T-S Navy tanker Tallulah paid off recently m Cartaret, N. J. On her five-month voyage the Tallulah carried jet fuel and motor gasoline to Air Force and Navy bases in the Azores, Panama, Aruba and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The Tallulah is just one of 13 Mil­ itary Sealift Command tankers trans­ ferred to civilian operation and manned by SlU crews. Rear Admiral John D. Chase praised the takeover as a ''milestone.** SIU crews have efficiently handled the job of refueling Naval vessels at sea, and of supplying, on schedule. Navy, Army and Air Force bases all over the world with various types of fuel. Admiral Chase remarked that "the civilian personnel displayed dedica­ tion and professionalism in planning and accomplishing the job in the most expeditious and efficient manner.** Because of the strong performance of SIU crews, there is a possibility that additional new Navy tankers will V also be transferred to civilian oper­ ation. The Seafarers shown here per\forming their duties are: Bosun P. G. ^ingfield (upper left); Messman lymond Jones (center),/»•and MessJohnson (below), .''*m 4„ M^r 4 Ay ^7' "x MM • Wr & MM *t:- i Page 20 Seafarers Log �Sailing Tradition Makes Seafaring 'All in the Family' SlU members enjoy being referred to as "brothers" in their union—^but the phrase "Brotherhood of the Sea" has a particularly significant meaning for the five-man seafaring Spell family of Cov­ ington, La. The most recent milestone in the Spell family's seafaring tradition was the graduation of 18-year-old Gary Spell from the SIU's "A" Seniority Up­ grading Program. Brother Spell earned full "A" book status at the June 2 mem­ bership meeting at headquarters, after completing the four week program at the SIU's Lundeberg Upgrading Center in Piney Point, and New York. Gary Spell's accomplishment was shared by his family, especially by his father and three brothers—^who have all sailed with the SIU. Actually, it was Gary's brother James who was the first to join the union, after graduating from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. James may have been inspired to go to sea by his father's service in the U.S. Navy. James spoke well of the merchant marine and the SIU in his letters home, and another brother, Joel, soon got "sea fever" and shipped out—after complet­ ing his HLSS training. A year later, a third Spell brother, Allen, also finished his entry rating courses at the Harry Lundeberg School and went to sea. Finally, just two weeks after the yoimgest Spell brother, Gary, gradu­ ated from the Piney Point, Md. school, the head of the family, Joseph W. Spell, joined the SIU. Although papa Joe Spell sails in the deck department as an AB, his three SIU High School Program Available to Seafarers SIU Bosuns get a first-hand look at the classrooms used In the Academic Program In Piney Point, and learn of the availability of this program to all Seafarers as they talk with teacher Marilyn Grotzky, SIU Instructor George McCartney and some of the students In the program. Bosuns are, from left, Velkko Pollanen, Walter Nash, Jean Lataple, Dennis Manning, Malcolm Woods and James Gorman. The Lundeberg High School Program in Piney Point offers all Seafarers— regardless of age—the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from 6-8 weeks. Classes are small, permitting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to con­ tinue their education can apply in two ways: • Go to the SIU union office in any port where you will be given a GED Pre-Test. This test will cover five general areas: English Grammar and Literature; Social Studies, Science and Mathematics. The test will be sent to the Lundeberg School for grading and evaluation. • Or, write directly to the Harry Lundeberg School. A test booklet and an answer sheet will be mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests and mail both the test booklet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg School. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High School Program: 1. One year's seatime. 2. Initiation fees must be paid in full. 3. All outstanding monetary obligations, such as dues and loans, must be paid in full. sons who remain active SIU members all sail in the engine department. Gary Spell sails as FOWT, while his brothers, James and Allen, both sail as QMEDs. The "generation gap" does not seem to be a problem for the Spell family. Seafaring keeps them a tightly-knit crew. In fact, Gary Spell and his father have even shipped out together—on the Del Rio (Delta Steamship)—^for a three month voyage to West Africa. The younger Spell did not encounter the slight uneasiness which often ac­ companies a Seafarer's first steps on board a new vessel, until he meets the crew and gets his "sea legs". Gary knew many of the men on board the Del Rio and the Ogden Yukon (Ogden Marine) because they were shiplxiard and shoreside friends of his father. Stepping on board these ships was like walking into his own living room. Brother Gary Spell felt that sailing with his father was a great experience, which he would repeat if the opportun­ ity again presented itself. Papa Joe Spell is very proud of his seafaring sons, and his sons are proud of him. They are also proud of their accomplishments in the SIU. Ohio River Swiftly Moving Towards Increased Traffic The latest innovations in water transportation are turning the Ohio River into one of our nation's most widely-used inland waterways. Leaders of the shipping industry on both banks of the busy river point to the new barge-carrier capability in domestic and international trade as the reason for this upturn. Last year a 150 million ton cargo record was set, and it's now predicted that tonnage on the river will amount to almost 400 million tons around the year 2000. In Louisville, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers official termed plans for new port facilities on the Ohio as the most impressive ever undertaken. The development of the water route to the sea by way of the Ohio River has also spurred interest in construct­ ing new warehouses and distribution centers along the river's shoreline. Sev­ eral companies in the area expect the green light soon for several new ter­ minals, one of which is a multimillion dollar coal-handling facility at New­ port, Ky., across the Ohio River from Cincinnati on the Licking River. Officials say that when the facility is completed, it will process more than 8-million tons of low sulphur coal a year to fuel plants all along the inland waterway. In the meantime, federal port proj­ ects have been established in Louis­ ville, Mount Vemon-Evansville, Ind., and Owensboro, Ky. Port Paducah has also asked the federal government for the same as­ sistance. A new terminal is also in the plan­ ning stage in Jeffersonville, Ky., where the need for more barges and special­ ized carriers has built up the biggest building backlog since World War II. Present orders run to 1975. A port building project at Mount Vernon-Evansville, with a projected cost of $9.6 million, has been started. Its first phase, a freight terminal, is set for topping off in December of this year. The Kentucky Legislature has ap­ propriated over $400,000 for land for the Louisville port and industrial complex. Port authority officials say Louisville has agreed to match a $1 million federal loan with a similar bond issue to move the first part of the port project forward. Officials of the states involved say the future prospects for door-to-door delivery by barge, now a possibility through the introduction of the seabarge concept, has brought on an in­ creased number of inquiries for further plant locations along the Ohio. Seafarer Guy Walter Retires iL L'.aiO I I am interested in furthering my education, and I wduld like more information j J on the Lundeberg High School Program. | 1 Nama • I:-'' -'j I Addr I (Street) j Last grade completed (City or Town) Last year attended I Complete this form, and mail to: ^ I'"' _ ^ _. . - ^ I , Seafarer Guy Walter (left), who sailed In the steward department, receives his first pension check at last month's headquarters' membership meeting. Presenting the check Is SIU Representative Red Campbell. August 1973 Page 21 �t- Maritime Overseas Money Due Seafarers The following SeaftlRrs have money due them for voyages aboard vessels owned by Maritime Overseas Corp. They should immediately contact: Paymaster Maritime Overseas Corp. 511 Fifth Ave. New York, New York 10017 (212) 867-3500 When requesting the amount due, Seafarers should supply their social security number. M. Darwich W. M. Hudson H. Smith E. L. Whisenhart M. Aguirre J. Brady F. P. Corcoran Wm. S. Dickey A. E. Foster L. S. Faunce T. E. Goodwin O. A. Hess K. L. Key R. J. Koch H. L. Moore L. Nixon J. F. Nolde R. E. Ohler T. Pennebaker R. A. Peveto O. M. Raynor J. Reyes, Jr. L. W. Rhew J. J. Schaeffer M. R. Sebring J. Shell, Jr. J. W. Smith, Jr. R. D. Welch C. L. Williams G. Williams Edgar S. Bagley M. W. Fowler F. 0. Harris M. Nash, Jr. N. Perron O. B. Powell M. G. Smutek J. A. Tims W. P. Beckwith N. W. Cooper H. Warham J. Wilhams J. C. Burnett J. Collins D.RDowd L. Dueitt, Jr. R J. Gable W. Hinton R Hollings W.M.Lee CD. Polk W. R Schug RLScypes L. Stevens R. H. Taylor R G. Weeks E. L. Whisenhant M. Buffa R. Cashmon R. Danielak M. Duckworth B. Loane J. D. Parrish L. B. Turner L. O. Bumatay A. Brunet S. Dent C. Duncan B. Duplantis F. Ferron K. W. Ford N. Gray G. James T. Mcraney R. O'Neil S. Orkwiszewski M. Pell S. Ryans, Jr. J. Tablas I. Bailey N. L. Bergeron J. Chapman C. Crowder R. Cunningham R. Cuthrell S. D. Erlich J. D. Leech S. Lewis A. Lindsey J. J. Maroway M. Rodriguez L. S. Rushing C. P. Sawyer F. P. Speer K. Thompson W. G. Trile W.T. Tucker T. Walker, Jr. G. Wbeelington C. H. Kouchyema R. E. Oliver P. O. Keyton S. Calvacante C. H. Pears D. Bilerio J. Cht^man G. Cyress B. Cuenca C. Chatelain J. E. Davis E. Gallop F. J. Manchor A. L. Midgett R. W. Mateo L. W. Poper W. F. Pulliam C. Pierce K. Rankoven B. D.Saxon E. L. Silver W. H. Simmons M. Stefanick T. O. Taylor D. Turner J. Viera S. L. Warren C. C. Williams W. L. Walker L. C Winfield E. Winslow B. B. Bailey V. Egel P. J. Feeley C. S. Galbraith J. L. Hart J. R, Nelson T. R. Reading R. W. Smith V. L. Willimson N. R. Rakos W.N.Conley D. P. Davis E. R. Gil R. F. Mclan R. Powers K. J. Sabot J. R. Shaffer RDownes J. Henderson K. Treimlnn J. A. Kelly J. W. Barrott H. G. Bradshaw G. M. Bryant S. E. Burwell S. L. Coker W.D. Crawford C.L. Cross C. Davis W. Dupree Wm. H. Gray O. Gonzalvez R. Hazenlash M. E. Hughes N. Kiser E. Ladly G. Mefford J. Mclain E. S. Molten, Jr. J. S. Schaller L. N. Scott T. A. Stubbs W. R. Vanduyn T. A. Bircher H. L. Brass D. R. Buffa H. B. Cooper I. Diaz C. L. Gard G. J. Gonzales D. L. Handley G. E. Johnson J. L. McBride R. H. Newcomb J. W. Parson L. M. Richardson K. J. Swille W. E. Snoville S. K. Yoichi J. Ferro R. E. Keffe S. McNeil M. Omiu-a W. K. Stone O. R. Vasquez B. P. Bennett 111 B. Elfstrom P.W.Foley R. F. Floiunoy H. Meredith G. O. Mohamed J.Panjsh E.L. Stark C. Veazie J. Smith L. Reinchuck J. C. Brazzel A. Cruzada R. A. Thomas New SlU Pensioners Louis E. Barch, 62, was bom in Illinois and now makes his home in Dade City, Fla. Brother Barch joined' the union in 1940 in the port of Phila­ delphia. He sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Ulpiano A. Enriquez, 77, is a native of the Philippine Islands and now makes his home in Philadelphia. Brother Enriquez joined the union in 1947 in the port of New Orleans. He last sailed as chief steward aboard the Steel Architect (Isthmian). He is a Navy veteran of World War I. Ramon Gonzalez, 64, is a life-long resident of Puerto Rico. He joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York. Brother Gonzalez sailed in the engine department. Yao F. King, 68, is a native of China and now lives in San Francisco. He joined the SIU in that port in 1948. He sailed in the deck department. Felix LeBarde, 63, was born in Louisiana and at present resides in Port Arthur, Tex. He joined the union in 1955 in the port of Lake Charles, La. Brother LeBarde last sailed as oiler aboard the Ogden Wabash (Ogden Marine). Lonis T. Marshall, 65, is a native of Louisiana and now resides in New Orleans. Brother Marshall joined the SIU there in 1951. He last sailed as bosun. Robert T. McCarthy, 64, is a native of Syracuse, N. Y., and now makes his home in San Francisco, Calif. He joined the union in 1946 in the port of Balti­ more. Brother McCarthy last sailed in the engine department. J<An McKaick, 56, was bom in Brooklyn, N. Y., and now makes his home in Yokohama, Japan. Seafarer McKarek joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Baltimore. He last sailed as AB on the Monticello Victory (Victory Carriers). Roberto Natal, 65, is a life-long resi­ dent of Puerto Rico. He joined the union in the port of New York in 1947. Brother Nat^ sailed in the engine de­ partment. Alvln A. Selico, 55, was bom in Louisiana and now makes his home in Gretna, La. He joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1942. Brother Selico sailed in the steward department. , ' ' yi Port Date New York Sept 4 Philadelphia Sept. 4 Baltimore Sept. 5 Detroit Sept 7 Houston Sept 10 New Orleans Sept. 11 Mobile Sept. 12 San Francisco .. .Sept. 13 IBU — 5:00 p.m 5:00 p.m 7:30 p.m 5:00 p.m 5:00 p.m 5:00 p.m — ]'! I' Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Section fSault Ste. Marie Sept. 13—7:30 p.m. Chicago Sept. 11—7:30 p.m. Buffalo Sept. 12—7:30p.m. Duluth Sept. 14—7:30 p.m. Cleveland Sept. 14—7:30 p.m. Toledo '..Sept. 14—7:30 p.m. Detroit Sept. 10—7:30p.m. Milwaukee Sept. 10—7:30 p.m. ii' •Xiii : , . in ill i Philadelphia Baltimore •Norfolk Jersey City • ;? i: II 'T Deep Sea 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m Raflway Marine Region Sept. 11—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Sept. 12— 10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Sept. 13—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Sept. 10—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. t Meeting held in Labor Temple, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. • Meeting held in Labor Temple, Newport News. ' Page 22 UIW .7:00 p.m. .7:00 p.m. .7:00 p.m. .7:00 p.m. .7:00 p.m. .7:00 p.m. Samona Sniiman, 68, is a native of Indonesia and now resides in Brooklyn, N. Y. He joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York and sailed as ableseaman. Wlllaid V. Bunts, 65, is a life-long resident of Mathews, Va. He joined the SlU-affiliated Railway Marine Region in the port of Norfolk in 1959. Brother Bums has sailed as a deckhand for the C & O Railroad since 1941. Thomas K. Htriland, 65, is a lifelong resident of Rahway, N. J. He joined the SIU affiliated Railway Marine Re­ gion in the port of New York in 1960. Brother Holland is a Navy veteran of World War II. He has been sailing as a deckhand since 1929 for the Penn Cen­ tral Railroad. Lonis C. Campbell, 68, was bom in Macon, Mo., and now makes his home in Chester, Pa. Brother Campbell joined the Inland Boatmen's Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1959. He sailed as tankerman for the Interstate Oil Transportation Co. Lnclen J. Verbellen, 61, joined the SlU-affiliated Railway Marine Region ' in the port of New York in 1960 and sailed as mate. Brother Verhellen is a resident of the Broc.x, N. Y. George P. Fitzgerald, 66, is a life­ long resident of the Lake Erie port of Ashtabula, Ohio. He joined the SlUaffiliated Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region in 1961. He started as a lines­ man for the Great Lakes Towing Co. in 1942, and later sailed as boilermaker for the Geary Boiler Works. Joseph L. Kete, 63, joined the SIUaffiliated Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region in the port of Chicago in 1961. He is a resident of that Great Lakes port. Brother Kete started with the South Chicago Coal and Dock Co. in 1937 as a deckhand and has sailed with the Fitzsimmons & Connell Dredge and Dock Co. Charles M. Addison, 62, is a native of Surry, Va., and now resides in Powells Point, N. C. Brother Addison joined the SlU-affiliated Inland Boat­ men's Union in the port of Norfolk in 1960. He sailed as captain for the McAllister Bros. Towing Co. Floyd Kennedy, 62, is a native of Georgia and now makes his home in Brooklyn, N. Y. Brother Kennedy joined the Inland Boatmen's Union in the port of Norfolk in 1962. He sailed as a cook for the Sheridan Transporta­ tion Co. from 1951 to 1972. One of his tugs was the Chris Sheridan. UNITED INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF NORTH AMERICA PENSION PLAN 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 July 31,1973 TO: All Partidpants of the United Industrial Workers of North America Pension Plan Gentlemen: This letter is to notify you that, pur­ suant to the provisions ci Section 8 of the Welfare and Pension Plans Disclosure Act, as amended, you are entitled to examine a copy ot the plan description and latest annual re­ port of the Plan between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, at: United Industrial Workers of North America Pension Plan 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 Further, a copy of the plan descrip­ tion and a summary of the latest an­ nual report will be mailed to you within thirty (30) days of receipt of a written request. Your requests should be addressed to: Board of Tmstees United Industrial Workers of North America Pension Plan 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 Very tmly yours, UNITED INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF NORTH AMERICA PENSION PLAN C. Fadem Deputy Administrator Seafarers Log �The life of a pilot hung in the balance at sea for days until the SlU-manned Carrier Dove (Waterman) took him from the waters of the Persian Gulf. SlU Crew Rescues Downed US, Pilot in Persian Gulf After spending nearly 48 hours help­ lessly adrift in the waters of the Persian Gulf, passed up by ship after ship, a downed American pilot was finally rescued by the crew of the SID-manned freightship Carrier Dove (Waterman) on Thursday morning, June 7. The pilot, N. L. Faucett of Colum­ bus, Ohio, later told the Seafarers that during the time he was adrift in the much travelled shipping lane, a total of 17 ships passed him by—nine of them came closer than the Carrier Dove be­ fore she spotted him. A check of the radio log for a two day time period showed that no other American-flag ship had been in the area. He also related the tragic story of how his four companions on the com­ mercially-chartered Iranian government flight had escaped the plane wreck safely but later dropped off and drowned one by one due to exhaustion —and despair that they would never be rescued. The Carrier Dove was enroute from Assab, Ethiopia to Bandar Shapur, Iran when the rescue occurred. The skies were clear and had been that way for many days. Slow, steady northwest winds over the Gulf caused only a slight swell in the sea. Everything on board was running smoothly and on schedule. At 5 a.m., the Carrier Dove's 4 to 8 watch heard a faint, desperate cry for Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid June 22—July 26,1973 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras .... f Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums Number MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE 19 439 241 20 7 7,819 3 220 135 135 4,271 2,708 146 39 60,552 15 1,868 347 507 55 132 3,596 507 1,068 188 40 1,499 1 98,330.38 1,238.43 15,065.50 5,700.00 7.00 3,644.88 — 680,997.97 13,927.72 130,527.63 46,934.14 2,236.25 30,176.22 144.00 7 192 148 11 62 — 4 — — 1,757 61 1,107 1,080 123 576 10 28 2,259 2 11,653 21,000.00 34,553.15 5,038.79 560.00 1,092.95 — 449.57 — — 10,953.40 183,000.00 201,210.86 35,459.55 20,233.91 10,064.44 639.00 4,317.71 22,590.00 600.00 71,919.90 1 71 750.00 24,724.17 .. 11,965 .. 2,094 1,119 , , 15,178 93,950 16,374 10,126 120,450 , .. DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical Special Equipment 1 PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Exp. ... Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment Meal Books Dental , Supplemental Medicare Premiums SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan , Total Welfare, Pension & Vacation August 1973 Amount MONTH TO DATE $ 55,523.20 439.00 723.00 1,705.80 487.50 62,552.00 382.25 4,722.00 1,951.00 YEAR TO DATE $ 357,325.32 4,271.00 8,124.00 28,661.90 2,286.00 484,472.00 3,365.16 39,857.94 8,548.70 2,416,615.49 326,869.80 3,929,129.51 499,020.00 5,286,722.83 621,100.66 $1,446,990.46 $11,632,467.83 help coming from somewhere off the port side. He strained his eyes in the direction of the voice but could see no one. He immediately notified the ship's Master of the circumstances. The captain sounded a general alarm and put the ship into a Williamson turn. Crewmembers rushed to their sta­ tions on the bridge, in the engine room, near the lifeboats, and the word was passed to keep a sharp eye. After several tense minutes of wait­ ing, the helpless pilot, surrounded by floating debris, was spotted off the star­ board bow. The SIU crew sprang into action. Engine department members quickly and expertly carried out maneuver orders from the bridge—and within minutes, the Carrier Dove was brought to nearly a dead stop in the water along­ side the airman. Both the pilot ladder and gangway were lowered and several life preserv­ ers were thrown over the side. Faucett weakly reached out for one and grabbed hold, but was unable to hoist him­ self up. One of the crew entered the water and aided the pilot toward the gangway where three more crewmembers pulled him out of the sea and carried him aboard. He was rushed, nearly unconscious, to the ship's hospital, stripped of his wet clothes and wrapped in blankets. His pulse and blood pressure were strong. He was fed plenty of hot tea and honey for a stimulant and after several hours was put in a fresh water shower to wash off the abrasive sea salt, and given a clean set of clothes. After hearing his story, the crew wrote a letter to the LOG outlining what had happened. Their letter also contained the following statement. "We, the crew of the Carrier Dove, will always believe that the four dead men could have been, and should have been saved. The main reason why they were not is the ineffective manning scales and watch requi-'oments em­ ployed on foreign-flag ships. "No one of us wishes to be singled out as a hero—^we were just doing our job as seamen." Page 23 �iil? Digest of SlU V. DEL SOL (Delta Lines), June 3— Chairman R. Chiasson; Secretary A. Rudnicki; Educational Director U. H. Sanders; Engine Delegate Selbata Serio. $20 in movie fund, $9.50 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Every­ thing running smoothly. WACOSTA (Sea-Land), June 17— Chairman Ronald Burton; Secretary V. M. Perez; Educational Director Manafe. Some disputed OT in engine and steward departments. Vote of thanks to the crew for their cooper­ ation, especially the deck department. BALTIMORE (Sea-Land), June 13 —Chairman L. Mc Glohe; Secretary F. T. Di Carlo; Educational Director S. Green. No disputed OT. Everything ninning smoothly. Stood for one min­ ute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. NOONDAY (Waterman), June 3— Chairman Joe Blanchard; Secretary Walter Lescovich; Deck Delegate Etewey Jordan; Steward Delegate Ne­ ville Johnson; Engine Delegate Charles Smith. $58 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Had a full discussion on SPAD and the reason for it, what it does, and why everyone should donate to it. IBERVILLE (Waterman), June 10 —Chairman Donald Chestnut; Secre­ tary Harvey M. Lee; Educational Di­ rector H. H. Johnson. Some disputed OT in engine department. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. AMERICAN VICTORY (Victory Carriers), June 3—Chairman Billy R. Scott; Secretary F. Mitchell, Jr.; Edu­ cational Director J. Peterson; Deck Delegate J. T. Carnes; Engine Delegate Joseph T. Ryan; Steward Delegate Joseph E. Richard. Some disputed OT in engine department. General discus­ sion held on the SIU pension and welfare plans. Next port Sattahip. . SEA-LAND EXCHANGE (SeaLand), June 21 — Chairman Frank Teti; Secretary T. R. Goodman; Edu­ cational Director W. J. Dunnigan. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Elizabeth, N.J. TRANSEWIANA (Seatrain), June 10—Clhairman A. Hanstvedt; Secre­ tary D. Dunn. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the deck department for keeping messroom and pantry clean at night. SAN FRANCISCO (Sea-Land), June 17 — Chairman B. Weinberg; Secretary H. Galicki; Educational Di­ rector B. Waddell; Engine Delegate W. H. Walton. $5 in ship's fund and $98 in movie fund. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Next port Elizabeth, N.J. GEORGIA (Seatrain), June 10 — Chairman D. Backrak; Secretary G. M. Wright; Educational Director D. T. Dale. Some disputed OT in deck department. Everything running smoothly. Next port Kwajalein. OVERSEAS ULLA (Maritime Overseas), June 17—Chairman H. L. Perkinson; Secretary James A. HoUen; Educational Director Gary J. Bryant. $22.40 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine and steward depart­ ments. Vote of thanks to the steward dq>artment for a job well done. Ob­ served one minute of silence in mem­ ory pf our departed brothers. Page 24;; NEWARK (Sea-Land), June 27 — C3iairman L. E. Joseph; Secretary Jack Utz; Educational Director P. Shaughnassy. $23 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted OT in deck department. Every­ thing running smoothly. HOUSTON (Sea-Land), June 25— Chairman Joe Carroll; &cretary T. William. Some disputed OT in deck de­ partment. Vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. Everything running smoothly. SCHUYLKILL (Hudson Water­ ways), June 24—Chairman Charles V. Majette; Secretary W. Reid; Education­ al Director B. E. Stockmon. No dis­ puted OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Aruba. EAGLE TRAVELER (United Mar­ itime), June 27—Chairman Frank Cottongin; Secretary J. Harris. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. CHICAGO (Sea-Land), June 24 — Chairman Maxwell; Secretary Reasko. $66 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Observed one minute of silence in mem­ ory of our departed brothers. Next port New York. MILLICOMA (Hudson Waterways), June 10—Chairman P. Bumtte; Secre­ tary V. L. Swanson; Educational Direc­ tor G. Bryn. $13.17 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the cook and baker and all of steward de­ partment for a job well done. Stood for one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. GALVESTON (Sea-Land), June 12 —Chairman James J. O'Mara; Secre­ tary Gus Skendelas. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Next port Seattle. PECOS (Hudson Waterways), June 10 — Chairman G. P. Libby. No dis­ puted OT. Everything running smooth­ ly. Vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment for a job well done. BOSTON (Sea-Land), June 17 — Chairman J. J. McHale; Secretary S. Piotak. Some disputed OT in deck de­ partment. Communication concerning latest raises read and discussed. Every­ thing running smoothly. PORTMAR (Calmar Steamship), June 17—Chairman Edward C. Riley; Secretary John R. Marshall; Educa­ tional Director Emil Nordstrom; Deck Delegate Chester Allen; Engine Dele­ gate (Tlifton W. Askers Jr.; Steward Delegate George Manning. No dis­ puted OT. Vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. Next port Long Beach, Calif. WALTER RICE (Reynolds Met­ als), June 9—Chairman D. Calogen; Secretary J. Lamb; Steward Delegate R. J. Sherman. $9.32 in ship's fuiwi. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. PUERTO RICO (Hudson Water­ ways), June 3—Chairman Leo Koza; Secretary Frank Allen; Educational Director Victor A. Cover; Steward Delegate Jacob Gnagy Jr. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Next port Anchorage. SHENANDOAH (Hudson Water­ ways), June 3 — Chairman W. H. Butts; Secretary R. Fagan; Educational Director Venable; Deck Delegate Hughart; Engine Delegate Prange; Stewart Delegate Anderson. $5 in ship's fund. Would like to buy a movie projector for the crew. Everything running smoothly. Next port Searsport, Me. OGDEN YUKON (Ogden Marine), June 17 — Chairman H. L. Weaver; Secretary F. Kustura; Educational Di­ rector H. S. Butler. $24.50 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. All hands to cooperate in keeping messhall and pantry clean at night. BROOKLYN (Sea-Land), June 17 —Chairman D. B. Atkinson; Secretary J. Mojica; Educational Director L. Cepede. No disputed OT. Ordered new washing machine. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. The food was excellent. OVERSEAS ULLA (Maritime Overseas), June 24—Chairman Henry L. Parkinson; Secretary James A. Hollen; Educational Director Cary J. Bry­ ant; Steward Delegate Richard G. Smith. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. John B. Waterman Just back from a amooth three-mcmth trip to the Far East is the ship's committee aboard the John B. Waterman (Waterman). From left aronnd aret F. W. Neil, engine delegate; M. J. Singletary, deck del^;ate; C. A. Gnerra, steward delegate; F. DiGiovanni, secretary-reporter; G. Dickmis, educational director, and C. Stennetti, chiiirman. The ship paid off in Fort Newark, N.J. last month and was headed out on the same run. THETIS (Rye Marine), June 3 — Chairman Hendrey J. Rucld; Secretary M. Deloatch; Educational Director W. Kosicki; Steward Delegate John A. Waith. $9.25 in ship's funds. No dis­ puted OT. Everything running smooth­ ly. Next port Subic Bay. CHARLESTON (Sea-Land), June 17—Chairman J. F. McCallon; Secre­ tary Ramos P. Roque. No disputed OT. A motion was made by all union mem­ bers on the SS Charleston to donate some money to help out the family of A. Larsen whose father passed away on June 13, 1973. BROOKLYN (Sea-Land), June 24 —Chairman D. Atkinson; &cretary J. Mojica; Educational Director L. Cepe. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. TRANSPACIFIC (Hudson Water­ ways), June 24 — Chairman C. B. Pickle; Secretary R. Buie; Educational Director J. Meo; Engine Delegate Robert C. Miller. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. Next port New Or­ leans, La. SEAMAR (Calmar Steamship), June 10—Chairman I. S. Moen; Secre­ tary J. Cruz. No disputed OT. A vote of appreciation to the crew for their cooperation and a vote of thanks to the steward department for a jpb well done. Observed one minute of silence in mem­ ory of our departed brothers. MILLICOMA (Hudson Water­ ways), June 24—Chairman P. Burntte; Secretary Virgil Swanson; Educational Director G. Bryn. $13.17 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. All communica­ tions posted. Vote of thanks to cook, baker and all of steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Boston, Mass. LAFAYETTE (Waterman), June 24 —Chairman Ray Hodges; Secretary W. G. Williams; Educational Director T. Humal; Deck Delegate P. Berthiaume; Engine Delegate E. Cox; Steward Dele­ gate J. Calhoun. Some disputed OT in deck department. Everything running smoothly. Next port Honolulu. TRANSOREGON (Seatrain), June 28—Chairman L. Larsen; Secretary Jose Ross; Educational Director Welsh. $20 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. TRANSPANAMA (Hudson Water­ ways), June 24 — Chairman E. K. Bryan; Secretary W. L. Rackley. Some disputed OT in deck department. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. WILLIAM T. STEELE (Texas City Tanker), June 24 — Chairman James Thomas Mann; Secretary J. G. Lakwyk; Educational Director Walter L. Pritchett. $11 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted OT in deck department. All com­ munications were posted. Deck Dele­ gate George Treddin; Engine Delegate Joseph Ronald Hales; Steward Dele­ gate Emmons A. Kirchharr. SCHUYLKILL (Hudson Water­ ways), June 24—Chairman Charles V. Majette; Secretary W. Reid; Educa­ tional Director B. B. Stockmon; Deck Delegate C. W. Marimer. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment for a job well done. Next port Aruba. Seafarers Log / �'i SEA-LAND TRADE (Sea-Land), June 10—Chairman Pete Drewes; Se^ retary I. Buckley. Some disputed OT in deck department. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. SACRAMENl'O (Ogden Marine), June 17 — Chairman Roy M. Carver; Secretary A. W. Hutcherson; Deck Delegate Jack Rodriguez; Steward Delegate David Bronstein. $12.89 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Gibraltar. LONG LINES (Isthmian Lines), June 27—Chairman H. Libby; Secre­ tary I. Brown. No disputed OT. All crewmembers pleased with new wage scale. Next port Honolulu. DEL RIO (Delta Steamship), June 17—Chairman Arthur Campbell; Sec­ retary A. R. Booth; Educational Direc­ tor Jack Brock. Some disputed OT in engine and steward departments. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. MOBILIAN (Waterman), June 10 —Chairman W. Schug; Steward Dele­ gate H. C. Frazier. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Next port Bombay. CANTIGNY (Cities Service), June 17—Chairman John Wilson. No dis­ puted OT. Received radiogram from headquarters concerning pay raise.Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. ROSE CITY (Sea-Land), June 3— Chairman Stanley Bojko; Secretary F. Sullins. $75 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted OT in engine department. Every­ thing running smoothly. LOUISIANA (Seatrain), June 10— Chairman Coker; Secretary F. Fletcher. $37 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. PUERTO RICO (Hudson Water­ ways), June 25—Chairman Leo Koza; Secretary Frank Allen; Educational Di­ rector Victor A. Cover. No disputed OT. Ordering new washing machine for steward department. Everything run­ ning smoothly. WARRIOR (Sea-Land), June 17— Chairman J. Gomez; Secretary E. B. Tart; Educational Director J. Pantoja. Some disputed OT in engine and stew­ ard department. Everything running .smoothly. YUKON (Hudson Waterways), June 24—C!hairman J. Dixon; Secretary E. Lambe; Educational Director Rkzo; Deck Delegate Nicholas R. Tatar; Stew­ ard Delegate Victor Alecia. $16 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and en^ne department. Explained about SPAD and what it means to the members. Next port Curaco. TAMARA GUILDEN (Transport Comm.), June 24 — Chairman J. W. Parker; Secretary S. Hawkins; Educa­ tional Director Poulakis. $22 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck de­ partment. Communication from head­ quarters about raise posted. Thanks given to all crewmembers who helped to keep pantry and recreation room clean. Vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment for fine food and a job well done. NOONDAY (Waterman Steamship), June 21—Chairman Elmer Bamhill; Secretary Walter Lescovich. $58 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Every­ thing running smoothly. Next port Beaumont, Tex. SAN JUAN (Sea-Land), June 17 — Chairman Cyril Mize, Jr.; Secretary Lorenzo Bennett; Educational Director Bobby E. Stearman. $64.34 in ship's fund. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in mem­ ory of our departed brothers. Next port Kobe. August 1973 Ogden Yukon Committee ; :"K' After a trip to warm and sunny Trinidad, the Ogden Yukon (Ogden Marine) "returned to Carteret, N. J. for payoff. Her committee includes, from left: T. Chilinski, deck delegate; F. Kustiira, secretary-reporter; H. Weaver, ship's chairman; M. Degallado, steward delegate, and C. Coello, engine delegate. Long Lines Ship's Committee STEEL TRAVELER (Isthmian Lines), June 3 — Chairman Anthony Barnes; Secretary 1. R. Llenos; Educa­ tional Director J. Mitchell; Deck Dele­ gate Thomas D. Reynolds; Steward Delegate Howard Whitelip; Engine Delegate Stephen E. Smith. $1.50 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Keelong. TALLULAH (Hudson Waterways), Jime 16—Chairman P. G. Wingfield; Secretary E. M. Bryant; Educational Director C. G. Hall. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed' brothers. ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land), June 17—Chairman Dan Butts; Secre­ tary K. Lynch; Educational Director Helge Holmstrom; Deck Delegate Emilio Sierra. Some disputed OT in deck department. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of si­ lence in memory of our departed broth­ ers. Next port Elizabeth, N.J. STONEWALL JACKSON (Water­ man), June 8—Chairman B. Firmovics; Secretary H. Donnelly; Educational Di­ rector J. Lamb. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Discus­ sion about new LASH ships. LOS ANGELES (Sea-Land), June 17—Chairman Earl N. Brannon; Sec­ retary Johnny W. Givens; Deck Dele­ gate David Noll; Engine Delegate Oscar Vasquez; Steward Delegate John E. Bromlio. The SlU fact sheet was read and discussed. Some disputed OT in deck, engine and steward departments. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment and for job well done by Earl N. Brannon. FAIRLAND (Sea-Land), June 17— Chairman G. A. Burke; Secretary R. Hutchins; Deck Delegate R. Steward; Engine Delegate Stanton Jones; Stew­ ard Delegate F. Motus. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. SEAFARERS PENSION PLAN 275 20fh Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 July 31,1973 The unique cable-laying vessel CS Long Lines (Isthmian) stopped off in Boston on her way to other cable repair jobs in the waters of the North Atlantic recently after repairing underwater cables off Rhode Island in June. From left are: T. Flemming, steward delegate; I. Brown, secretaryreporter; S. Sloneski, deck delegate, and H. Libby, ship's chairman. Ogden Willamette TO: All Participants of the Seafarers Pension Plan Gentlemen: This letter is to notify you that, pur­ suant to the provisions of Section 8 of the Welfare and Pension Plans Disclosure Act, as amended, you are entitled to examine a copy of the plan description and latest aimual re­ port of the Plan between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, at: Seafarers Pension Plan 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 Further, a copy of the plan descrip­ tion and a summary of the latest an­ nual report will be mailed to you within thirty (30) days of receipt of a written request. Your requests should be addressed to: Board of Trustees Seafarers Pension Plan 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 The Ogden Willamette (Ogden Marine) has logged still another voyage to Russia after becoming the first U.S.-flag ship to Russia with grain earlier this year. From left are: H. Milstead, educational director; B. Butts; ship's chairmfin; E; Kelly, s^retary-i^porter, and G. Jones, steward delegate. Very truly yours, SEAFARERS PENSION PLAN C. Fadem Deputy Administrator Page 25 �Social Security Checks Will Be Unusually Early il-f^ 'I by A. A. Bernstein SIU Welfare Director I ii'; Social security checks for August will be delivered on September 1 this year, which is unusually early. "Checks for a given month are usu­ ally delivered on the 3rd of the follow­ ing month," a social security spokes­ man said. "When the 3rd falls on a day mail isn't delivered—a Sunday or a na­ tional holiday—the checks are usually delivered a day ahead, the 2nd of the month. "This year September 2nd is a Sun­ day and September 3rd is Labor Day; • so social security checks will be deliv­ ered on Saturday the 1st. It doesn't hap­ pen very often," he said. Social security pays over $4 billion a month in retirement, disability, and sur­ vivors benefits to almost 29 million people. A leaflet that explains how to apply for medical insurance payments from Medicare is available at social security oifices. Called "What Your Medical Insur­ ance Pays," the leaflet explains how to submit claims, when and where to send bills for doctors' services, and how much Medicare pays. The medical insurance part of Medi­ care helps pay the doctor bills and many other medical expenses of people 65 and over and severely disabled peo­ ple under 65 who have been eligible for monthly social security disability pay­ ments for 2 years or more. Single copies of "What Your Medi­ cal Insurance Pays" are free on request at any social security office. Ninety three percent of the people reaching 65 last year were eligible for monthly social security benefits and full Medicare protection. More than 95 percent of the popula­ tion over 65 have medical insurance protection under Medicare. U you're getting social security letfrement payments, you can earn as much as $2,100 a year and still get your full social security benefits. If your earnings are more than $2,100, $1 in benefits will he deducted for every $2 earned. Retired workers can get their full social security benefits at 65 or reduced retirement benefits as early as 62. Over 28 million people get social se­ curity payments amounting to almost $4 billion a month. GREAT LAKES TUG AND DREDGE PENSION PLAN 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 July 31,1973 TO: All Participants of the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Plan Gentlemen: This letter is to notify you that, pur­ suant to the provisions of Section 8 of the Welfare and Pension Plans Disclosure Act, as amended, you are entitled to examine a copy of the plan description and latest annual re­ port of the Plan between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, at: Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Plan 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 Further, a copy of the plan descrip­ tion and a summary of the latest an­ nual repo^ will be mailed to you within thirty (30) days of receipt of a written request. Your requests should be addressed to: Board of Trustees Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Plan 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 Very truly yours, GREAT LAKES TUG AND DREDGE PENSION PLAN C. Fadem Deputy Administrator ChongidMtm . Of I I I Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Foorth Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. 11232 I wonld like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my name on your mailing list. (Prim In/ormaOon) NAME ADDRESS ,.... CITY OTATE SIU-IBU members please give; Soc.Sec. # / Bk# TO AVOID DUPLICATION: U you are an old subscriber and have a change of address, please give your former address below or send mailing label from last issue received. i ADDRESS «i; CITY Page 26 STATE. jfinal Beprturesi SIU Pensioner Michael A. Liuzza, 66, passed away on April 16 at the USPHS hospital in New Orleans, La. He was a life-long resident of that city. He joined the union there in 1941 and sailed in the steward department. Brother Liuzza was buried at Hope Mausoleum in New Orleans. Among his survivors is his sister, Anna. SIU Pensioner Jose Morales, 63, died of heart disease on March 29. He was a life-long resident of Ponce, P.R. Brother Morales joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York and sailed in the engine department. He is survived by his son, Jose Carlo, and his daughter Sofia. Joseph Smith, 66, passed away on June 1 at the USPHS hospital on Staten Island. Bora in Kingston, N!Y., he re­ sided in Passaic, N.J. at the time of his death. Brother Smith joined the SIUafSliated Railway Marine Region in 1960 and sailed as a deckhand for the Penn Central Railroad. He was buried at Rest Haven Cemetery in Clifton, N.J. Among his siuvivors is his wife, Yolanda. Claieiice C. 62, passed away on April 9. He wiis a life-long resident of Fennville, Mich. He joined the SIU in 1962 in the port of.LIUcago and sailed in the engine department. The Great Lakes Seafarer was buried at Fennville Cemetery in Fennville. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, his sons, Carl and Dean, and his daughters, Sally and Irene. SIU Pensioner Alfred Thlelke, 82, passed away on May 8. He was a resi­ dent of Lorain, Ohio at the time of his death. Brother Thielke joined the SIUafifiliated Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region in 1961. He sailed as a lines­ man for the Great Lakes Towing Co. Among his survivors is his wife, Mildred. Arnold Zlatnik, 55, died of heart disease on Feb. 19. A native of Algoma, Wise.,'he resided in Green Bay, Wise, when he died. The Great Lakes Sea­ farer joined the SIU in 1961 in the port of Detroit and sailed as wheelsman. He was buried at Evergreen Cemetery in Algoma. Among his survivors is his sister, Eleanor. SIU Pensioner Samnel T. Bennett, 59, passed away on May 6. He was a resident of Supply, N.C. at the time of his death. Brother Bennett joined the SlU-afifiliated Inland Boatmen's Union in 1962 in the port of Norfolk and sailed as engineer. Among his survivors is his wife, Maybelle. Albert D. Brown, 65, passed away on July 5. A native of North Carolina, he was a resident of Norfolk, Va. at the time of his death. He joined the Inland Boatmen's Union in 1970 in the port of Baltimore and sailed as cook. Among his survivors is his sister, Carrie. Nelson S. Cash, 50, died in an auto accident on May 17. He was a resident of Orange, Tex. at the time of his death. Brother Cash joined the Inland Boat­ men's Union in 1971 in Port Arthur, Tex. and sailed as tankerman. He was an Air Force veteran of World War II. He was buried at Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont, Tex. Among his survivors is his wife, Clara. Alvin L. Cashman, 60, passed away on April 4. Bora in Harvey, La., he resided in Chalmette, La. at the time of his death. He joined the IBU in 1960 in the port of Houston and sailed as tankerman. He was buried at St. Louis Cemetery in New Orleans, La. He is survived by his wife, Anna, his son, Alvin, Jr., and his daughters Rosemary and Linda. Joseph Duplechain, 64, passed away on June 30. He was a resident of Port Arthur, Tex. at the time of his death. He joined the Inland Boatmen's Union in 1963 and sailed as captain for the Sabine Towing Co. He was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Cemetery in Groves, Tex. Among his survivors is his wife, Jane. Forrest G. Harper, 51, was lost at sea on Nov. 9 while on duty aboard the Calmar. He was a resident of Franklin, W. Va. at the time of his death. Brother Harper joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Baltimore and sailed in the deck department. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Among his survivors is his wife, Nola. Leroy Jiles, 62, passed away on April 22. He was a native of Missouri and resided in Brooklyn, N.Y. at the time of his death. Brother Jiles joined the SIU in 1968 in the port of New York and sailed in the engine department. He was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Among his sur­ vivors is his brother, Everett. SIU Pensioner Joseph P. Meikel, 63, passed away on June 6. Bora in Scranton, Pa., he was a resident of Philadel­ phia, Pa. at the time of his death. He joined the SIU there in 1944 and sailed in the en^ne department. Among his survivors is his wife, Viola. Warren E. Messenger, 49, passed away on May 28. A native of Ohio, he was a resident of Baltimore, Md. at the time of his death. He joined the union in 1944 in the port of Boston and sailed in the steward department. Among his survivors is his sister, Mildred. Edward Modestowicz, 62, passed away on May 5. He was a resident of Glenolden, Pa. at the time of his death. Brother Modestowicz joined the SIU in 1966 in the port of Philadelphia and sailed in the deck department. He was buried at Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery in Del County, Pa. Among his survivors is his wife, Marie. John J. Morrison, 42, passed away on April 16. Bora in New York City, he resided in San Francisco, Calif, when he died. He joined the SIU in 1951 in the port of New York and sailed in the engine department. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Cremation took place at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park in Colma, Calif. Among his sur­ vivors is his wife, Michiko. Molses G. Asinos, 68, accidentally lost his life on June 1 while serving aboard the Steel Navigator. A native of the Philippine Islands, he was a resi­ dent of Philadelphia, Pa. at the time of his death. Brother Asinos joined the SIU in the port of New York and sailed in the steward department. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery in Phil­ adelphia. Among his survivors is his wife, Margaret. Seafarers Log �^ did ihe i/fvud American dipper ship Great Republic, In ner day she was the iprg^st ship in the world, and when she arrfyedin tondon, England in March, 1855 sim made front page news/^ . I / -^ ^ THE LARGEST SHIP IN THE WORLD MARCH, 1855 No. 734.—VOL. XXVI.] SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 1855. [WITH A SUPPLEMENT, SIXPENCE. THE AMERICAN CUPPER, "GREAT REPUBLIC. THIS gigantic vessel—partly destroyed by fire soon after she was built, during a great conflagration in New York, having had her damages made good—arrived in the Thames on her first voyage last week; having made the run from New York to Scilly in thirteen days, and beat up Channel to the Downs in three days against the heavy east winds which have been prevailing. She is at present exciting much interest, from her im­ mense proportions and peculiar rig, as she lies at her moorings oS Purfleet. There is nothing particularly different in her hull, as seen from the shore, from the ordinary American clippers, except her length and the great sheer forward from the fore chains to the figure-head; but, oh boarding her, one is struck with her enormous width of beam, which equals that of the largest line-of-battle ships afloat; and one of the great peculiarities of the vessel is her singular rig—she having four masts, and partaking of the qualities of both ship and barque. The topsails, instead of being on the August 1973 >» ordinary plan, are housed, or divided into two; the upper one of which can be reefed to half its depth, or sent down altogether. The yards of the lower topsails are secured to the caps of the lower masts by iron slings, and have no further lift from that position. She has large hurricane-houses on her upper decks; and just abaft the mainmast is a roundhouse, containing an engine of 8-horse power. This engine does nearly all the f heavy work of the ship—lifts yards, hauls on the braces, walks up the anchor, and assists in receiving and discharging the cargo. In consequence of her immense beam she cannot enter either of the docks here; and, drawing with her cargo nearly twenty-five feet, she is compelled, from insufficient depth of water higher up, to discharge her cargo in the Long Reach; but it is intended when that is accomplished to bring her up to moorings at Blackwall. She is 3400 tons burthen; 305 feet long; 53 feet beam; hold, 30 feet; and has come here ballasted with 3000 tons of guano. She is the largest sailing ship in the world. Page 27 �SEAFARERS ":i LOG August 1973 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION* ATLANTIC.GULF. LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT•AFL-CIO L_as "II I i • iiv'•• 65 Don't Gamble With Your Benefits 65 iiS:i...65 •• ;iOi 60^fiR «c k; •^ I II , 65 C EAFARING takes a man all aroond the world—thousands of ^ miles from home. During these periods of a Seafarer's absence from home, it is comforting to know that one's dependents and beneficiaries are well<protected by all of the comprehensive SIU welfare programs. hi To secure this protection and to facilitate prompt processing and payment of claims, Seafarers are urgently reminded of the necessity of keeping up-to-date enrollment-beneficiary cards on file in the SIU Welfare Plan office at headquarters. Seafarers who have never filled out one of these cards should 35' . do so immediately. ^ \ A reproduction of both sides of the card appears on this page 5, '7 for convenient clipping and mailing. It is essential that both sides 3 be filled out carefully, legibly and completely. ' Should any change have occurred since a card was filed—an- ^ other dependent, a change in beneficiary, a change in address—a ^ new card must be submitted as soon as possible. The beneficiary's name and address must be entered clearly. > '< L The Seafarer's signature must be witnessed, but a notary is not 'np:t3 required* The correct date of signing is also important since the latest card on file is the one referred to in the event of a claim. Additional cards are avaflable on all SlU-contracted vessels and in SIU halls. They require no postage if mailed from any part of the Continental United States. 65 • 6S?rr 1 ^gua Clara,.. il Bay •,45 ^ Y 55 65 65 65 60 65 60 65 65 65 5.. 65 N\ '(*5; I., 65 MIDDLE INITIAL PRINT: NUMBER AND STREET CITY ZONE NO. COUNTY STATE .1 55 55 55 45 i\j^ ip7 45 , I .•••• <>0 •••5 i ; • • 5^ ...-is.V... •i45. ..-^'5^0 '5 I I rsvoks all prsviows bsnsftciary nomination* and moks Ihs following nomination with rsipsct to all bsnsflts • providsd now or at any tims in ths futurs undsr ths S*afarsrs Wslforo Plan, itill rstsrving to myiolf ths priv- ' ilogs of othsr and furthsr chongo*. | Nome of Benefkiory Relotionship .to You PRINT: Address of Benefkiory. NUMBER ANR STREET ZIP CODE CITY COUNTY STATE Employee's Signoture w 65 I I <1 I 65 65 • \\35 35 65 65 55 55 65 Witness. SlONATURI Address. PRINT: NUMBER AND STREET IRIRORTANT CITY ZIP CODE COUNTY STATS eopswdssts wast be ilsfd on Revorae Side Bil 35 I fou/^^roond 3^ LIST RIlOW NAMIS OP YOUR WiR AND UNMARRIU CHILORIN UNDIR CHECK 1 /) RELATIONSHIP Wife Husband San Daughter list NAMES IN ORDER OF AGE—6LDEST FIRST 19 YIARS OP AM DATE OF BIRTH MONTH DAY YEAR 45 AS 65 65 r - 45 65 V 35 1 45 35 45 55 35 -• 45 55 55/d^ 35 .45 i • ^ ff • i _ IMPORTANT: As soon as posslbis, mail photostaHc copies of your marrlago corflllcata and tha birth • I cortlflcata* of all wnmarrlod childraii on this card to ths Ssafarors Wolfara Plan, 27S — 30th Stroot, |» aooo 'P? I **'*"'''7"' impmM .e I I M 45 -• 9o» 1131S PalliirB to do so could dolay tho paymsnt of walfara bgnoWt*. mmmmm^m B < g'OOO .• 45 V Bay \n Z No. Dote of Birth 5J 45 FIRST NAMC Social Security No. :.l5l 45- I 65 65 ^ ..55 65^65 —— LAST NAME I Address 65 65t-"V 65 \ \ I I Nome 65 .0. 60 I /•5 65 "Peha Blanca., 275-20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 I BMOUMiNr-BENeiCIARY CARD • 65 U I Seafarers Welfare and Pension Plans Mffers 3000 . � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource August 1973 Description An account of the resource Description: RESOLUTION SUBMITTED BY THE QUARTERLY FINANCIAL COMMITTEE LEGISLATIVE WHEELS TURNING RECERTIFIED BOSUNS AND LATEST UPGRADERS GRAUDATE ALASKA PIPELINE-CONGRESS CLEARS WAY DUES, INITIATION FEE RESOLUTION ACCEPTED AT MEETING BOSUN RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM - FULL SPEED AHEAD SENATE COMMITTEE TOLD, 'SUPERPORTS FIRST PRIORITY' SIU GRANTED INJUNCTION PROHIBITING PHS CLOSINGS REAGAN SIGNS BILL SIU SHIPS PLAYED MAJOR ROLE THROUGHOUT VIETNAM WAR SEAFARERS REALLY PRACTICE BROTHERHOOD ON TALLULAH SEAFARER'S MUSICAL LYRICS REFLECT HIS LIFE AT SEA CS LONG LINES CONFRONTING OUR OPPOSITION THEY'RE YOUR PROGRAMS TUGS AND TOWBOATS FOR DIFFERENT JOBS USNS TALLULAH - 1 OF 13 NAVY TANKERS ON THE JOB SAILING TRADITION MAKES SEAFARING ALL IN THE FAMILY OHIO RIVER SWIFTLY MOVING TOWARDS INCREASED TRAFFIC SIU HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM AVAILABLE TO SEAFARERS SIU CREW RESCUES DOWNED U.S. POLOT IN PERSIAN GULF SOCIAL SECURITY CHECKS WILL BE UNUSUALLY EARLY THE LARGEST SHIP IN THE WORLD, MARCH 1985 DON'T GAMBLE WITH YOUR BENEFITS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 8/1/1973 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXV, No. 8 1973 Periodicals Seafarers Log