http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/73e4f27f2dfb1641f930a4b0c3a7e1c1.PDF 8eeeec517303e893b4c874426b1d344e PDF Text Text �Labor-Management Committee on Economic Policy Established I SIU PrKident Paul Hall has been ap­ pointed by President Ford to serve on the White House Labor-Management Committee as one of seven representa­ tives of labor. This committee was created at the end of the White House Summit Con­ ference on Inflation held in Washington, D.C. last month to act as a balanced advisory committee to President FordIn announcing the panels' establish­ ment, President Ford said the commit­ tee will "help assure effective collective bargaining, promote sound wage and price policies, develop higher standards of living, boost productivity and estab­ lish more effective manpower policies." As one of the seven labor represen­ tatives, SIU President Hall is in a posi­ tion to watch and help formulate national economic policies that could affect labor, and more specifically, mari­ time labor. Among the other labor leaders join­ ing President Hall on the LaborManagement Committee are; Lane Kirkland, secretary-treasurer of the AFL-CIO; I. W. Able, president of the United Steel workers of America; Mur­ ray Finley, president of the Amalga­ mated Clothing Workers of America; Frank Fitzsimmons, president of the • International Brotherhood of Team­ sters; Leonard Woodcock, president of the United Automobile Workers, and Arnold Miller, president of the United Mine Workers. Coordinator of the 15-member Com­ mittee is Dr. John C. Dunlop, professor of economics at Harvard. Prior to the White House Summit Conference attended by President Hall, SIU President Paul Hall, center, was among the nation's top labor leaders who presented the trade union vievypoint at the economic summit conference called by President Ford In Washington last month. From left are: AFL-CIO President George Meany, AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Lane Kirkland; Hall; Plumbers Union President Martin J. Ward, and Cloth­ ing Workers President Murray H. Finley. a series, of "pre-summit" conferences were held by leaders from various seg­ ments of the nation's economy. The purpose of these pre-summit meetings was to gather hard data and proposals to present at the President's summit. SIU President Hall attended two of these "mini-summit" work sessions—a meeting in Washington of labor leaders and a meeting of transportation indus­ try. spokesmen held in Los Angeles—to help work out anti-inflationary strate­ gies that could be presented at ^e main suqimit conference. Offering a proposal to help reverse the nation's Matipnary shipping poli­ cies to the mini-summit conference of transportation industry leaders. Presi­ dent Hall submitted that "the govern­ ment's role should be, wherever pos­ sible, to create the climate in which United States industry, predicated upon capital investment in the United States, can operate profitably." "As a natural consequence," Hall continued, "this will attract investment capital, creating jobs and the produc­ tion of new and more efficient plants and equipment. More jobs, greater pro­ ductivity, and a home-based capability will increase U.S. tax revenues. We think the time has come for broad-scale adoption of bilateralisdiin ouLsMpping policies whereby the'Uhited SJales and its trading partners can share equally and substantially in the carriage of goods shipped between them, with the balance available to third flags. These are directions that merit careful con­ sideration in the effort to beat the infla­ tion problem." By attending these snmmit meetings and serving on the newly created LaborManagement Committee, President Hall can act as a maritime labor watch­ dog and Seafarers can be asStared that their interests will notimjiKtiy shffer in the nation's attempt tootrii hafldtion. .riT- the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: We Must Continue to Work Politically •r.cr; Paul Han r The United States is presently facing three very pressing economic issues^ the impact of inflation on the American economy, the measures that must be taken to halt the cancerous growth of in­ flation, and the steps needed to turn the tide on unemployment and get the eco­ nomic juices flowing again. As a part of his overall program to fight inflation. President Ford conducted a series of economic summit meetings last month—attended by representatives from a cross section of American labor and industry—^to discuss problems and solutions to the nation's economic situa­ tion. At the conclusion of these meetings, the President then appointed seven rep­ resentatives of the labor movement, in­ cluding myself, and eight spokesmen from industry to the White House LaborManagement Committee to continue to advise him on economic policy. My participation at the summit con­ ferences and on the White House Com­ mittee gives me the opportunity to fairly > present the many problems facing the American maritime industry, and to dis­ pel the misconceptions—^brought about by a wave of propoganda by the multi­ national oil companies—^that the na­ tion's progressive maritime programs are inflationary. In their attempt to gain virtual monop­ olistic control over the nation's oil sup­ plies, the multinational oil companies— the biggest offenders of sound economic policy—have been successful in stifling progress in the maritiihe industry for much too long. A strong nation must command a competitive merchant ma­ rine to remain strong economically, and sound in regards to national defense. Despite oil company opposition, we were victorious in taking the first step for maritime revitalization with the passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. This bill has created thousands of jobs in our nation's shipyards, and already American Seafarers are filling new jobs aboard the vessels built under the Act. Now, with the progress we have made on the Energy Transportation Security Act, we are on the verge of breaking the multinational monopoly for the first time. Final enactment of this bill will create an estimated 225,000 man years of em­ ployment for the American maritime worker in shipyards and on Americanflag v^sels, as well as curbing the na­ tion's dangerously growing deficit of trade. Thousands of tax-paying Americans, with real purchasing power^ working in shipyards and on ships is TOuh&icdnomic policy. Thousands of Americans, unemployed and collecting government funds, can only increase the nation's economic plight. Discusions dt the economic meetings in Washington, D.C. have directly influ­ enced President Ford's economic pohcies, and will influence how Congress will vote on these policies. • The work of the White House LaborManagement Committee will signifi­ cantly influence Congress concerning new or still pending le^lation, such as the oil bill, vital to the maritime industry and the thousands of Americans em­ ployed by it. We have achieved many important victories in Congress in the, past few years alone. And, we'have achieved them by participating in all phases of the na­ tion's political arena. To reach our ulti­ mate goal of a completely i^vitahzed, globally competitive merchant Biarine, we must continue to do so.i Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fbu'rth'A^iBniidr'hi-^klyn, New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class po^ge paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVL No. 10. October 1974. ^ Page2 j . % ,iadaIjT; �I f •I Conference Version Passed in House, Awaits Senate Vote • Oil Bill Compromise Reported Out by Conferees The compromise version of the En­ ergy Transportation Security Act of 1974, after being reported out of the joint Senate-House .Conference Com­ mittee, was passed by the House, 21940 this month, despite an attempt by Rep. PierreS. Dupont (R-Del.) to block its passage. The Senate, however, is not expected to vote on the compromise version until after Congress'month-long election recess which ends in midNovember. The compromise version of the oil bill needs the approval of both the Sen­ ate and House before it can be presehted to President Ford. This bill provides that 20 percent erf the nation's petroleum imports—^includ­ ing crude oil and residual fuel oil—will be carried on U.S.-flag ships. The im­ port quota requirement will increase to 25 percent on July 1, 1975 and to 30 percent in 1977. to Begin On Pension Act Starting with the NoTemher issue, the LOG will run a series of articles completely outlining in understandable language the terms of the new Pension Re­ form Act of 1974 and how it affects the Seafarer. The hill, signed into law on Labor Day, is extremely com­ plicated and the Union's le^l staff and the Trustees of the SIU's Pension and Welfare Plans are presently working on it to see exactly how it will af­ fect the membership. Basically, though, the Pen­ sion Reform Act guarantees, through vesting and funding, that all American workers receive their rightful pension benefits when they retire. The'measure, which had been passed in slightly different versions by both the Senate and House earlier this year, had been sent to the joint Conference Com­ mittee to work out a compromise ver­ sion. When the compromise came before the House, Rep. Dupont attempted to stall the bill by challenging an amend- Octobar, 1974 ments, promoting our national security, benefiting the consumer and taxpayer, and helping to improve our marine en­ vironment." Representative Glenn Anderson (D-Calif.) ''We have been working very dosely with the President's advisors mid we have taken out the provisions that were objectionable and I diink the White Honse will support the hill." Rqiresentative James Grover (R.-N.Y.) ment added to the original bill by the joint committee. The House, however, failed to back Rep. Dupont, and his challenge was defeated 95-216, forcing him to abandon his effort to return the bill to the joint committee. Though Rep. Dupont's attempt to sidetrack the oil bill was thwarted, op­ ponents of the bill have not given up their last minute assault on the measure. It is expected that when the Senate re- f convenes after the election recess. Sen. Carl T. Curtis (R-Neb.) will mount a campaign, similar to that of Rep. Du­ pont's, to stall the bill. Realizing that the oil lobby will not cease in its attempt to block the passage of this important bill, the SIU is watch­ ing the measure's progress closely and will keep its forces mobilized until the bill is signed into law and its provisions implemented. Suamico Centerfold taiiuiah Rescues 256 Page 7 Schuyikiii rescues tug crew .'...PagelS Training and Upgrading . Seafarers participate in bosun recertification and 'A' seniority upgrading Pages 10-11 Upgrading class schedule, requirements and application ......Pages 30-31 GED requirements and application Page 30 Membership News Steward ends 46-year career Page 9 210 Seafarers gave $100 or more to SPAD in 1973 Pages 24-25 Carter Braxton deck gang Page 15 Final Departures Pages 28-29 New SIU pensioners .-.. .Page 20 Seafarer upgrades academically and vocationally ...Page6 " - fj <T am aware of the years of woric that have gone into the perfection of this legislation. This is a good hill, and I am pleased to have had the opportunity to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle on what is before us today —the. conference report on the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974." Representative Thomas Downii^ . (D-Va.) INDEX Legislative News Oil bill reported out of conference committee .. Page 3 Washington Activities column Page 9 Union News Headquarters Notes • , column Page 8 Membership meeting in San Francisco .Centerfold New ships mean new responsibilities .......Rage 18 Generai News SIU President Hall appointed to Labor-Management Committee Page 2 President's Report .Page2 AFL-CIO N.Y. state convention endorses Carey .Page3 Shipping Dispatchers Reports .... .Page 22 Ships' Digests .........Page 12 Ships'.Committeeg.^. Page 4 ~ R6a-Z.a/7(y/?esot;rce ..,. .Page 13 "This timely piece of legislation has indeed multi-benefits to our Nation, not only by strengthening our merchant marine, hut also by stimulating employ­ ment, improving our balance of pay­ •. H The September class of bosuns and upgraders attending the Recertification and 'A' Seniority Programs at Piney Point were in Washington during the time the oil bill was debated and voted on in Congress. Here they pose on steps of the Capitol with Lundeberg School Vice President Mike Sacco (front, far left). From the left, front row: Upgraders William Farmer, Stephen Frost, Bosuns Jim Foster, Tony Palino, J. Allen, Mack Brendle, Jacksonville Patrolman Tony Aronica and Bosun Roy Meffert. Second Row, Houston Patrolman Sal Salazar, Bosuns Vincent Grima and Cyril Mize. Third row, Bosun P. G. Wingfield, Up­ graders Leroy Tanner, Robert Rodriguez and Bosun Nick Bechlivanis. Back row. Bosun Arne Eckert, New Orleans Patrolman Tom Gould, and Bosuns Ole Olson and Rich Newell. N.Y. State AFL-CIO Endorses Hugh Carey for Governor The New York State AFL-CIO en­ dorsed Democratic gubernatorial can­ didate Hugh L. Carey for their state's top political post at its 17th Constitu­ tional Convention Oct. 3-5,1974 at the Concord Hotel in Kiamesha Lake, N.Y. The convention's 1,800 delegates, representing nearly two million organ­ ized workers of the state's approximate 105 international unions and their lo­ cals, gave Carey—a 14-year veteran of the U.S. Congress—a 90 percent man­ date. Speaking to the convention prior to his endmrsement, the Brooklyn con­ gressman lauded the historic efforts of labor in its fight for social justice for all Americans, singling out labor's key role in achieving equal rights for minorities and women in the hiring practice, and in the passage of the Pension Reform Act, signed into law on Labor Day. Carey aflfirmed, however, that the labor movement must continue its vital work for social justice by "leading the way" in the fight for a national health insurance program, housing, and in­ creased aid to senior citizens. He said that in the past, labor has always been suct^ssful in their fights "by standing together," and that this success will continue "by eliminating fights between us by fighting for all of us.' Pages �V ' t\ h '• The Committee Page Sea-Land Resource Seatrain Louisiana •1 \ Recertified Bosun Pete Drewes, right, is heading the deck department and serving as chairman of the ship's committee aboard the SL-7 containership Sea-Land Resource. The ship, on the European service, paid off at Port Elizabeth Sept. 5. Committee members are, from the left: Richard Risbeck, engine delegate; M. Love, deck delegate; 0. K. Parker, educa­ tional director; J. P. Lomax, secretary-reporter; Gene 0. Sivley, steward delegate, and Recertified Bosun Drewes. As with all the SL-7's, the Resource carries 1,094 containers at a top speed of 33 knots. Azalea Ci Recertified Bosun William Meehan, seated right, is heading the deck gang aboard the SlU-manned containership Azalea City. Photo was taken on coastwise run enroute to payoff at Port Elizabeth, N.J. Standing from the left are committee members 0. Scott, secretary-reporter; R. Corobel, stew­ ard delegate, and R. Burns, deck delegate. Kneeling, is O. Krogly, educa­ tional director. Built in 1943, the Azalea City'was a pioneer in containerized shipping being converted in 1957 at the Mobile Ship Repair Co..in Chicka­ saw. Ala. Boston Committee William Kleimola, right, a graduate of the Bosun's Recertification Program is sailing bosun on the containership Boston, operated by Sea-Land. Serving on the ship's committee along with Brother Kleimola are, from the left: James Keno, secretary-reporter; Gene Dakin, deck delegate, and John Griffith, edu­ cational director. The 497-foot long Boston, capable of carrying 360 general cargo containers, is on a coastwise run. Filling out ship's minutes after conducting Union meetirig at sea aboard the Seatrain Louisiana are ship's committee members, from the left: J. Johnson, steward delegate; L. Snodgrass, deck delegate; R. Thomas, secretaryreporter; A. Austin, engine delegate, and T. Richards, ship's chairman. The vessel crewed up last May in Oakland and since then has travelled nearly 15,000 nautical miles going to the Far East, back down through the Panama Canal to Europe, the Middle East and are now enroute to Pusan, Korea. From there, the committee reports the ship will head back to Oakland to complete an around-the-world voyage. Photo was taken by crewmember Bob Tallman. Jacksonville Committee Off another good coastwise run, the containership JackshnVHle ipald off at Port Elizabeth on Sept. 19. Committee members are, from the left: H. A. Galicki, secretary-reporter; W. H. Butts, ship's* ctiairman; Curtis Dicote, engine'delegate; Geb Morah, deck delegaie, and David Van Horn, educa­ tional director. Originally built in 1944, the former Af/ssvor?, Sp/s/Tp.was con­ verted for container carriage in 1968 at Todd Shipyards in Galveston, Tex. At 11,601 gross tons, the Jacksonv/V/e carries 332 containers. o/ Rose City Committee n; Heading the deck crew of the containership Rose City, operated by SeaLand, is" Recertified Bosun Guillermo Castro, standing Ifift. Serving-along with Brother Castro on the ship's committee are: Raymond Taylor, standing center, secretary-reporter, and standing right, C. S. Bohannon, engine delegate. Seated is Robert Anderson, deck delegate. Usual run for the Rose City is intercoastal. The 685-foot long containership can carry 602 general cargo containers with capacity for 63 temperature controlled units. , .r . Page 4 Seafarers Log �T f' 1' f i In MSC Falcon Takeover / i, L .ir Seafarers to Get Money Due Them The SIU will be notifying crewmembers from the four Falcon tankers taken over by the MSC last March of money due them under a recent settlement ordered by a labor arbitrator. The Sea­ farers eligible for compensation under the settlement are those released by Falcon without the full 90 days notice stipulated in the Union's tanker agree­ ment. This means that crewmembers of the Falcon Lady, Falcon Duchess, Falcon Countess and the Falcon Princess will receive compensation for the 90 days following the notification to the Union of the tak0i^fe«f^c Mar. 13, since the MSC replaced the SIU crews before the end of the 90-day period. The labor arbitrator has also ruled that the operators of the four Falcon tankers must include payment of over­ time in computing the damages to be awarded the SIU and the ship's crewmembers. In a "supplemental opinion" that clarified points in the "original opinion" which was contested by bodi Falcon and the SIU, the arbitrator stated, "Overtime maritime premiums," in the type of employment "engaged in by these (the Falcon) crews, is an estab­ lished part of the work week or day and one cannot realisticaiiy compute the loss of pay in their positions without including such regular and expected payments over the base rate." The arbitrator therefore concluded that Falcon must include the overtime pay in computing damages to be paid to the SIU and crewmembers released by Falcon after the MSC takeover. Although the Union has succeeded in receiving compensation for the loss of these jobs to the membership, the SIU still contends that the takeover of these four tankers by the MSC is an attempt by the Navy to move into the private sector of the merchant marine, and can only damage the nation's com­ mercial shipping industry. New Men Await First Payoff Left to right, new Seafarers Charlie Smith, saloon messman; Jim Mathia, crew messman and Lee Selico, pantryman, wait in the Sea-Land Resource's mess for their first payoff. All three had just completed the trainee program at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. when they shipped out on the Resource, an SL-7 containership. .-T ii ji Higfi Court Will Hear Foreign-Flag Picketing Appeal Lakes Seafarer Upgraded to Mate Second Mate Wally Watkins, who sailed with the SIU when he was an ableseaman, upgraded to licensed deck officer by attending the nine-week pro­ gram at the joint SlU-AMO upgrading school in Toledo, Ohio about three years ago. Brother Watkins, a resident of Alpena, Mich., sails on the Great Lakes freighter Paul H. Townsend (Huron Cement). Lawyers representing the Committee of American Maritime Unions will argue an appeal before the U.S. Su­ preme Court on Oct. 21 in a suit against the Mobile Steamship Stevedore Asso­ ciation of Mobile, Ala. concerning foreign-flag picketing. The case involves the Committee's contention that it has the right to picket foreign-flag ships and their practice of paying low wages to foreign crews, and that the National Labor Relations Board should have jurisdiction in decid­ ing the matter. Two lower Alabama state courts had ruled in favor of the Association by declaring that the courts have jurisdic­ tion in the matter because foreign-flag ships are involved. The Committee maintains that the NLRB should have jurisdiction because the Association is not foreign. Earlier this year the Supreme Court decided to grant the Maritime Com­ mittee a hearing on its appeal to over­ turn the lower court rulings. The Committee also maintams that the picketing is legal urder the guarantees of the First Amendment of the Consti­ tution. The Maritime Committee had 60 days (from the time the Court decided to hear the case) to file a brief stating its position. The Association had 60 days to reply to the Committee's posi­ tion, and then the Committee had a 30 day period (as the party filing the ap­ peal) in which to respond. Earlier this month the U.S. State Department, which is not involved at all in the dispute, filed a brief with the Court supporting the Association's position. The Maritime Committee has objected to the State Department inter­ fering in something which doesn't con­ cern it, and also claiming that its brief was filed too late. A Court decision on the case may be announced around the beginning of next year. FOWT Is a Stepping Stone To an Engine Room Career The flrfeftiah, oiler, Watertender rat­ ing is aii essential stepping stone to a young Seafarer wishing to build a career in the engine room. A Lundeberg grad wM^ only three months seatime (six months seatime for non grads) is eligible to take the FOWT course, which is offered at the School each month. FOWT is the most basic engine room rating, and it is an absolutely necessary one if a Seafarer is to continue upgrad­ Under the supervision of Lundeberg Instructor Jack parcell, right, FOWT Upgrader Bob Welker changes sprayer plate on burner tip in the engine room of the SphoplJs .?Hip,rDaun//e?s. October, 1974 ing to QMED, the most important un­ licensed rating for a black gang mem­ ber. And, because of the radically changing engine rooms in the U.S. mer­ chant marine's new automated ships, the QMED rating is becoming more and more important in securing a job aboard an SlU-contracted vessel. Besides the educational aspects of the FOWT rating, it is also a higher paying position aboard ship than wiper, and it offers a Seafarer increased oppor­ tunities for shipping. Upgrading is the name of the game in our changing maritime industry. So, when you become eligible for FOWT, or for any of the SIU's many upgrading programs, apply and participate. FOWT Upgrader Ed Washington lights off boiler in engine room of the Daunt­ less. The FOWT rating is a stepping stone to a career in the engine room. Pages t T "t. •ft. - 1 •} ^1 <1 �W"-:? "-i 'r i Seafarer Roy McCow/ey '*•:» .4 -s: Upgrades Academically and Vocationally Forty-eight-year old Roy McCauley, who sails as an engine department elec­ trician, successfully completed his QMED examinations at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship and in conjunction with his studies in the school's upgrading program, he also completed his GED examination, there­ by achieving his high school diploma. Brother McCauley learned about the Harry Lundeberg School through the SEAFARER'S LOG and decided that it could offer valuable assistance in his efforts to upgrade. "When I arrived at the school and found the GED program was avaiilabie," he said, "I decided to take advantage of the opportunity. I ' had been interested in achieving my high school degree for some time." When Seafarer McCauley came to the Lundeberg School, he scored well on a pre-GED test and the HLS staff en­ couraged him in his desire to work for his high school diploma. "The staff were just wonderful," he said. "They were especially helpful to me in English, science and math." I McCauley is originally a native of Marion, and later Demopolis, Ala. After completing the eighth grade he dropped out of school because, "I felt I could do Seafarer Roy McCauley studies with Science teacher Cindy McCall in prep­ aration for his GED exams. For Vacation Pay One of the most important benefits a Seafarer looks forward to receiving is his vacation pay. Yet, a surprising number of members do not fully understand the rules governing the submittance of discharge papers in order to collect vacation benefits. To clarify the rules, here are three regulations covering discharge papers and vacation benefits contained in the SlU's Vacation Plan: I I said^. "I always go back there whenever I am in the States." Brother McCauley's seafaring travels have undoubtedly been a great aid to him in his academic advancement. He spent the last year in the Far East in­ cluding Japan, Korea, Okinawa, and Hong Kong. Before that he spent a year in the Middle East. McCauley also credits the Lundeberg School as a significant factor in his suc­ cess. "The entire atmosphere of the school encourages the students to want to learn more and more—to pick up new and useful information and develop new interests. Its benefit to me has been really beyond measure." Unclaimed Wages Submit Discharge Papers Within One Year % k ..as well by going to work." He has lived for several years in Baltimore, Md. where he worked as an aircraft elec­ trician. "I still call Alabama home," he • Applications for vacation pay must be submitted within one year of date of discharge. • If the applicant is on Articles at the time of expiration of a prior dis­ cbarge, he has ninety (90) days within which to file for this prior time from the date of the current discharge. • If, however, be should sign on another ship at a subsequent date, but prior to the expiration of the ninety (90) days, he must file within the shorter period of time. For example, let's take the case of a Seafarer who comes off a ship on Mar. 30, 1973. That Seafarer has until Mar. 30, 1974 to submit discharge papers for the time he spent on that ship so that he may collect the vacation pay due him. If, on the day the year's time has expired the Seafarer is on a ship, he has a ninety (90) day extension from the day he comes off this second ship to submit papers for the first ship. This is the only reason a man may have for getting an extension on the original one year's time. And, the member should notify Headquarters that he is on a ship and will require the extra 90 days to file. So, if this Seafarer should come off this second ship on June 30, 1974, he has 90 days from that date to file his discharge papers for the ship he got off on Mar. 30, 1973. However, if he catches another ship and fails to file during the time he was on the beach, he will lose all his vacation benefits from the ship he got off on Mar. 30, 1973. Unclaimed wages are due Brother J. Williams, Social Security No. 56310-8472, from Texas City Tankers. Please contact Frank Greathouse, Chief Marine Accountant, Texas City Tankers, P.O. Box 1271 Texas City, Tex. 77590. First Aid Course Given to Bosuns A first aid course—certified by the American Red Cross—was started this month at the Harry Lundeberg Scliool, and all Seafarers going through the Bosuns Recertification Program will be required to take it. The course is being taught by Chief Jim Hanson who runs the Piney Point Fire Department, and holds a certificate from the American Red Cross which permits him to teach first aid. The course is given every Tuesday and Thursday, for three hours a day, for the one month that the bosuns stay at Piney Point. Upon completing the course, during which the men are required to show practical first aid work, they take a onehour Red Cross certified test. If they pass, they receive a first aid certificate and a cardiac pulmonary resuscitation certificate. The course was initiated at the sug­ gestion of many of the bosuns going through the Recertification Program. They had been receiving some first aid training, but not from a qualified teacher certified by the Red Cross. At present the course has been termed a "pilot program," and if it works out satisfactorily it will be expanded to in­ clude everyone attending Piney Point, including trainees and upgraders. The SIU is continually reviewing its various training and upgrading pro­ grams in an effort to constantly improve them. This addition to the Bosuns Re­ certification Program is just one ex­ ample of the Union's desire to see that its members remain highly-qualified to man the American merchant ships of the future. Port Council Honors Friend / iiafarers Still to i ;-A; ; Seafarers will continue to man the SlU-contracted vessels that have been . sold to Puerto Rico as par t oiE its newly-formed merchant marine. Both Sea' Land Service, Inc. and Hudson Waterways have sold a total of eight ships to the I Commonwealth^^ own, but not operate the vessels. Sea-Land has sold five ships which were making runs to Puerto Rico. They ;; are: the Chicago, Rose City, Trenton, Brooklyn, and New Orleans. Hudson I Waterways has sold the Transidaho, Transhawaii md Transoregon. I The Puerto Rican merchant marine was established last June by Puerto I Rican legislative action, and it will be owned by the island's Maritime Shipping ^ Authority, a newly-created agency. Because of Puerto Rico's extreme dependency on maritime transportation tbe #ierto Ric decided to acquire the vessels hnd Pages V Bgf ^ SIU Vice President Frank Drozak (I.) takes the podium at the Annual New York Maritime Trades Department Port Council Dinner to introduce Staten Island Congressman John Murphy (center). Brooklyn Congressman John Rooney was presented with the Port Council's "Man of the Year" Award in recognition of his long record of support of New York's labor movement. Seated far right is New York MID Port Council President Anthony Scotto who IS vice president of Local 1814 of the ILA. V V:?' �USNS Tallulah Crew Saves 256 From Burning Cruise Ship The crew cf the SlU-nianned USNS Tallulah, operated by Hudson Water­ ways, rescued 256 crewmembers from the burning cruise liner MV Cunard Ambassador lasfmonth 40 miles south­ west of Key West, Fla. The Ambassador was heading to New Orleans to pick up passengers for a cruise to Mexico when a ruptured fuel line caused a fire in the engine room on the morning of Sept. 12. The Tallulah v,!3s cnroute to Charleston from Tampa with a partial load of aviation fuel when she was diverted by the Coast Guard to aid in the rescue. The captain of the Ambassador, Capt. Robert Howard, ordered most of his crew into lifeboats and they were picked up about 10;30 a.m. by the Tallulah and transported to Fort Lau­ derdale, Fla. •' I f The Coast Guard cutter Cape York' put crews aboard to help fight the blaze, and the cutter Diligence sprayed water on the fire which spread upward through five decks. Whem'the ship's emergency power supply failed during the night, the firefighting team of 96 men abandoned the vessel but remained aboard the Diligence in hopes of return­ ing to fight the fire. Rear Admiral Austin C. Wagner, commander of the Seventh Coast Guard District in Miami, sent a message to the Tallulah praising the crew. The mes­ sage read: "The rapid response and timely assistance rendered to the crew of the MV Cunard Ambassador ex­ emplify the highest standards of coop­ eration amongst those who follow the sea.n "Your professional seamanship is . n »J J !l] I-' The SlU-manned naval ship Tallulah (foreground) picks up crewmembers from the burning cruise liner Cunard Ambassador southwest of Key West, Fla. last month, noted with gratitude' and appreciation. mand by Hudson Waterways Corp. Association, the Coast Guard and Brit­ It was a pleasure to cooperate with you under an MSG contract. Hudson Water­ ain's Department of Trade and Indus­ in this life-saving effort," the message ways is a subsidiary of Seatrain Lines. try, to see if the ship can be salvaged. concluded. The Ambassador, which was towed A technical survey is being conducted The Tallulah is commanded by Capt. into Key West, Fla., is currently being to determine the cost of repairs, how Harlan'E. Jackson. Although it is examined by Cunard officials, agents of long they would take and if they would owned by the government, the Tallulah Lloyds of London, which insured the be feasible. A decision will probably be is operated for the Military Sealift Comvessel, representatives of the Salvage reached sometime in October. Bosun's Elegy m The SL-7 Sea-Land Galloway unloads containers at the Sea-Land dock in Yokohama. cf|fiy.i1>i(i^4.«on?2Lnors at a speed of up to 33 knots. October, 1974 SL-7s are - 946-feet long Below is a touching and poignant letter from Bosun Robert O'Rourke, aboard the SS Sea-Land Summit on-the Seattle-Alaska run, written to the SEA­ FARERS LOG last month. The letter speaks for itself: "On September 1, in a place called Captain's Bay on the island of Unalaska in the state of Alaska, a longtime favorite brother popular coast-to-coast throughout his career, AB Larry Kelly, 46, was killed in an accident involving the crane of this old containership. "As one of his closest 'buddies' I have taken the burden of writing a small eulogy I would be pleased to have pub­ lished in the LOG: Shipmates, Lawrence Bernard Kelly is dead. One inexplicable, sudden, dramatic moment and life was crushed from him. Well, Larry never lived nor liked sad­ ness or mourning, so let us honor him By recognizing as his legacy the cheer, fantasy, whimsy and glad­ ness he treasured so. Kelly would rather be missed than mourned. So my friends on this occasion we stay our grief and rejoice with the mem­ ories of him; The pleasures of having known him. Sharing his laughs, quips and indeed Some pitfalls and shortcomings. Then mourn for those who did not know him. So long, Kel, Robwt O'Eoiirice Page? IV V\ �ief:^E^aiS«93Wsre: t'i t ^ Headquarters Notes by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak ). *A' SENIORITY UPGRADING I strongly encourage each Seafarer who is eligible to participate in the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. Four of our brothers completed the 30-day program last month. Each of them spent two weeks in Piney Point and two weeks at Headquarters learning about the ships of today, and about their Union, the problems seamen face and how they can best solve them. In this way, these Seafarers are securing their jobs for now and the future. The four Seafarers who graduated this month bring to 113 the number of our brothers who have completed the program. •M. f \ As the four brothers go back to sea, I want to wish them smooth sailing in the years ahead. They are: Bill Farmer, Robert Rodriguez, Stephen Frost, and Leroy Tanner. BOSUNS RECERTTFICATION PROGRAM I We can take pride in the fact that our brothers who have already completed the Bosuns Recertification Program are bringing aboard ship the knowledge they acquired during their two-month stay in Piney Point and Headquarters. On many vessdis carrying recertified bosuns, the discussions held during the shipboard meetings are very informative. These bosuns are heading weekly meetings which include discussions on our training programs in the Lundeberg School; on the Energy Transportaticm Security Act; and on the importance of SPAD. They have also been encouraging their brothers to read the SEAFARERS LOG so they can keep up-to-date on the issues which are important to them. I would also like to announce that in an effort to make a good program even better, a^rst aid course will now be included within the Bosims Recertification Program. With the 12 Seafarers who graduated this month, 154 of our brothers have now completed the Recertification Program. I want to congratulate each"one of them. I know they will Join their fellow bosuns in doing a fine job aboard our contracted vessels. The 12 are: Vic Carbmie; Don CSiestnut; Chrla Ipsen; Chris Christensen; Woody Drake; Leo Gillikin; Joe Michael; John Swiderski; Joe Richburg; Horace Rains; Duke Duet, and Bill O'Brien. SPECIAL PUMPMAN COURSE As I reported to you last month, a special pumpman course will begin Nov. 4 at the Lundeberg School and I want to ask each of you who are eligible to apply for this class. Because fewer ships today carry the rating of second pumpman, the Lunde­ berg School at Piney Point felt it was important to initiate a special pumpman course geared towards giving our Seafarers the training they would normally receive as second pumpman. With the use of the School's operational tank barge and equipped with knowledge of theiatest features on automated tankers, teachers at the HLSS will conduct a "hands on" training program to insure that SIU pumpman will maintain the same high standards they always have. Details on the four week course can be found on pages 30 and 31 of this LOG. •I Suamko Committee The ship's committee of the Navy tanker Suamico pose for a photo before going ashore at Wilmington, Calif. The Suamico will be sold by the Navy for scrap. Committee members are, from the left: Jefferson Buchanan, steward delegate; Vernon Turner, engine delegate; John Bertolino, ship's chairman; Robert Crockrell, deck delegate, and Lorenzo Bennett, secretary-reporter. SABINE TANKERS ORGANIZING DRIVE Initial hearings have been held in the Houston, Tex. office of the National Labor Relations Board on the unfair labor charges filed against Sabine Tankers for their practices during an organizing drive last year and earlier this year. Although we had expected full cooperation on the part of Sabine Tankers in reaching a quidk decision on these charges, the company attempted to delay the proceedings by claiming it could not produce its witnesses at this time. The SIU objected to these stalling tactics and petitioned the NLRB office to force the company to make available all witnesses without any further delay. The hearing officer agreed and ordered the company to immediately produce all its evidence. As a result of our quick action, NLRB was able to complete its investigation into the firing of employees for their support of SIU organizing tactics. The NLRB is now considering the evidence presented in this matter, and will release its findings in the near future. Additional hearings have also been slated J[yr November, at which time the NLRB will hear evidence on the company s alleged violation of the labor laws during the organizing campaign which preceded the last election in February of this year. FIREFIGHTING A one-day firefighting course can mean the difference between life and death aboard ship. I have heard Seafarers, who have taken this course, say that one of the best aspects of the program was the fact that they were no longer afraid to tackle a fire. They learned that most fires can be handled when you don't panic and know how to fight the fire in the best and quickest way possible. Also, in the future a firefighting endorsement may become mandatory on the modem ships being built. Therefore, I encourage each and every one of you, who have not done so, to take the Maritime Administration's one-day course. Until the new firefighting school is c^jened in Earle, N.J., around early No­ vember, MARAD is holding classes at the Navy Damage Control School in Norfolk, Va. NAVY TANKERS We are continuing to push for a full investigation into the Military Sealift Command's decision to award nine new 25,000 deadweight ton tankers to Ma­ rine Transport Lines—an NMU-contracted cmnpany—rather than SlU-contracted Falcon Carriers, which was the low bidder. Along with MEBA we are asking for a full investigation to find out why Falcon was not given this contract as the company that offered the lowest bid. The membership will be informed when we leam more about this matter. NEW SHIPS AND NEW CONSTRUCnON The third vessel Waterman Steamship acquired from American President. Lines—the Sam Chase {ex-President Garfield)—will be crewing within the next two months.' Waterman's Sam Houston, a LASH-type vessel, was crewed on Sept. 23 while her sistership, the Robert E. Lee, just completed her maiden voyage. Waterman extended its congratulations to the crew for the smooth and efficient operation of the vessel on her maiden voyage. It was a job well done. Waterman noted. Sea-Land Service's SL-18 class vessel Sea-Land Producer, a former Pacific Far East Lines ship, crewed on Sept. 11 while Westchester Shipping's Golden Dolphin was delivered earlier this month. Also, steel cutting for the fourth 35,000 diesel engine tanker to be operated by Zapata Bulk Transport took place this month. The vessel will be launched in 1975. MBNBBtSHPMEEnM^ SCHEDULE Port Date ; New York , .Nov. 4 Philadelphia .Nov. 5 , Baltimore .Nov, 6 'Norfolk -Nov. 7 Jacksonville ,.. .Nov. 7 Detroit . Nov. 8 Nov. 11 '^Houston . Nov. 11 ew Qrleans . . .Nov. 12 ifobile • Nov. 13 Francisco . . Nov, 14 ilmington ... .Nov, 18 attle ....... .Nov. 22 Columbus .... .Nov. 16 Chicago . Nov. 12 Port Arthur ... Nov. 12 io Deep Sea . ...... 2:30 p.m. . ^ i... 5:00 p.m. r . 2:30 p.m 5:00 pmv. i P . 5:00 p.m 7:00 p . 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p 9:30 a.m.' . ...2:00p.m. ....;. . 2:30 p.m . . ««««•» 2«3(> p.ni. •«,•••» 5^00 p«ni. »»• 7'^^^ : ».••*[* •»> 2*30 p^rti* • •• V * 5*00 e v«> • • •: T" .« » 2c30 p.m*^ . 5:00 **p.m. ...... ,• 2*30 p.m* . «• • f • * 2*30 p«0i* *»* «« •• 5-., 2:30 p.m, , • <, * * . — 1:0 5:00 p.m. ..... . .. . 5:00 p.m. ...... 5:00 p.m. • aufs 5:00 p.m. .J • > .*. 3eveland ......Nov. 14 . 5:00 , ,, p.m. t , . .. , * • *' • 1*'^ e #««*«* * 9 9 » '0> ^rsey City .;..Nov. H Seafarers log �•>'•- ' ^^55^8 Washington Activities By B. Rocker Congress recessed earlier this month and will return after the elections. They had to pass many of the high-priority bills before the recess—some of them to appropriate money for Fiscal Year 1975 to keep government departments oper­ ating. Action on some of the bills we have been following and reporting was as follows: • The Deepwater Ports bill, to establish licensing and regulation of deepwater ports, has passed both the House and the Senate. House Resolution 988, the proposal of the Boiling Committee on Committees to reorganize the House of Representatives went to the House floor with a substitute from a special com­ mittee chaired by Rep. Julia Hansen. The Hansen Report, which gave addi­ tional jurisdiction to the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, was accept^ instead of the Boiling Report. Retired Seafarer John Wegllan and his wife Julia have been married for 24 years/ Brother Weglian sailed on the Great Lakes in the steward department for 46 seasons, and Julia admits that "John is quite a cook." Fitout Whistles Kept Callin' Him Back Steward Ends 46-Year Career After 46 full seasons of sailing on the Great Lakes as a cook and stew­ ard, Seafarer John H. Weglian, 62, has reluctantly called it a day. Troubled with bad legs. Brother Weglian has de­ cided to retire and end the seafaring career he began in 1929 as a 16-yearold second cook aboard a Gre^t Lakes freighter.; finished his almost half century career sailing as chief steward aboard the Bob Lo Ferries in Detroit. A resident of- the Detroit area in Southgate, Mich, for most of his life. Brother Weglian was working in a hos­ pital kitchen in 1929 when he decided to try sailing. After that first season on the Lakes, Brother Weglian was hooked on sailing and he never missed a single season on the Lakes until he retired this year. *1 woriced at a lot of different shoreside jobs during winter layups — in bakeries, restaurants and fast food chains — because I was always inter­ ested in learning new ways to prepare food and run a kitchen. Sometimes I would enjoy the job and Fd think about staying on. But come spring, Fd bear the whistles as they started fitting out the ships and Fd be off to join my own ship.** Though he liked sailing; Seafarer Weglian's first years on the Great Lakes were not easy. "There were only three men in the kitchen to do all the work, including all the sougeeing and polishing in the kitchen and mess," Brother Weglian re­ calls. "And the hours were long. We worked six hours on and six hours off." By 1935, Seafarer Weglian was sail*ing aboard the Charles West, a. Great Lakes freighter, as steward. Already an accomplished cook, he took his new steward duties seriously because he felt, "If the steward department is run well and the food is good, you will have a happy crew and a good ship." For Steward Weglian, keeping the crew well fed meant eliminating pre­ pared desserts in favor of home baked pies and cakes, planning every meal far in advance and always being on the lookout for new dishes and new ways to prepare food. Brother Weglian's formula, fueled by his enthusiasm, worked, a'nd now at the end of his long career, he cannot recall sailing with one unhappy crew. Though Seafarer Weglian was re­ luctant to end his sailing career, he has begun his retirement with the same en­ thusiasm he brought to his galley for 46 years. Ready to try a new, more leisurely lifestyle, he and his wife of 24 years, Julia, have bought a new home in a retirement community in Toms River, N.J. and are in the process of moving to this East Coast resort town. Brother Weglian will carry the mem­ ories of his long career and his brother Seafarers with him to his new home. But wanting to address all of his Union brothers before he left the Great Lakes and their ships. Brother Weglian, in an open letter, wrote: "I am glad to belong to an organization like the SIU. Thanks to all my brothers who made my re­ tirement years possible." Oil Cargo Preference Bill The House/Senate Conference Committee completed work on the Energy Security Transportation Act, H.R. 8193, and sent the final version back to both houses for approval. The House did vote the bill out on Oct. 10, 219-40, but the bill failed to come before the Senate before adjournment (See page 3). ft, J ii Maritime Administration Appropriations Late last month Congress cleared an appropriation measure calling for $275 million for ship construction during fiscal 1975 and an additional $242.8 mil­ lion for operating subsidies. In addition, the appropriation bUl earmarks $25.9 million for research and development, and another $40.3 million for operations and training. The bill was approved by President Ford. Pension Conference Representatives of the SIU attended a two-day conference on pensions and employee benefits this month, sponsored by the Federal Bar Association and the Bureau of National Affairs. The conference dealt primarily with the steps necessary to comply with the new pension law, PL-93-406. Compliance is required under the new law in such matters as filing govem~ ment forms, vesting and funding. •h* I r 'k International Trade Secretariats' Meeting Jay Lovestone, Director Emeritus of the International Trade Secretariats, Wffi the keynote speaker at the meeting of that organization, held Sept. 19 at the AFL-CIO. Each Secretariat is a federation of unions in related industries. SIU, whose Secretariat is the International Transport Workers Federation, was represented by Vice President Earl Shepard, who made a report on the activities of an ITF conferepce held last month in Stockholm, Sweden. Transportation unions of 80 nations were represented at the Stockholm meeting. Export-Import Bank The Senate passed, with amendments, H.R. 15972 to extend the life of the Export-Import Bank for four years. Conferees were appointed to work out the differences betwen the House and Senate versions. One amendment provided for an additional member of the Board of Di­ rectors of the Bank who shall be a representative of a labor organization. Another, by Senator Packwod, would bar extensions of credit to the USSR until that country allows free emigration of Jews. Taken in 1939 aboard the Great Lakes freighter, Charles West, this photo ohows. young Chief Steward John Weglian putting the finishing touches on a batch of dinner rolls. J Seafarers are ui|^d to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have yourvoice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. �New A Book Members Seniority Upgrading Robert Rodriguez V Seafarer Robert Rodriguez, 25, graduated frdm the Harry Lundeberg School in 1971. He received an FOWT rating at Piney Point in March, ^ native of l Mew York, Brother Rodriguez ships from that port and makes his home in Brooklyn, N.Y. with his wife Iris and their child. Seafarer Stephen Frost, 30, has been a member of the SlU since 1969. He upgraded to AB in 1970 in New York. A native of New York, Brother Frost novf makes his home in Lecanto, Fla. with his wife Tuyet and their two children. He ships out of the port of New York. completed the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. 0ising, Maximo, Elaine Ewing, Larry, Steward Farmer, WOliam, Deck Fila, Marion, Deck Frost, Stephen, Deck Gallm, Thomas, Engine Garay, Stephen, Deck Gilliam, Robert, Steward Gotay, Raul, Steward Gower, David, Engine Graham, Patrick, Deck Grimes, M. R., Deck . Hart Rav Dedr Mart,Ka^D^ .Hawker, Patric^ Deck Blid^ En^ Hdck,C«TO»,D^ '^ADen, Lawrence, Allkon, Mmphy, Bngin*! "Andrepont, P. J,, Kwgjiwe 'Vi Arnold, Mote, Deck , Bailol, Thomas, Deck Baxter, Alan, Engine V •, Bean, P. L., Deck ^ g , Beaoverd, Arthur, Engine ^ Bellinger, William, Steward ^^ Bhtekl<dc, Richard, Engine . Bolen, Timothy, Deck '" V jurke, Lee Roy, E^gjine 'Burke, Timothy, Deck Caidle, Stephen, Deck ' Clark, Garrett, Deck ,(* Coiildin, Ket^ Eiigiiie . / ' Cunningham, Robert, Deck As V 5 Daniel, Wadsworth, EngkH ^ Davis, William, Deck Day, John, Engine isV Derke, Michael, F.ngin^ # Deskim, William, Steward ——7 future. A total of 113 Seafarers have now been given the opportunity to advance their careers as seamen and at the same time be prepared to man the technologically-advanced vessels of the future. Following are the names and departments of 113 Seafarers who have ^ -- Four more Seafarers graduated from the SIU's 'A' Seniority Upgrad­ ing Program this month, thereby gaining a greater knowledge of the maritime industry and their Union's efforts to obtain job security in the Upgrading Honor Roll Stephen Frost , 4 More Gain Job Security .» Lundeman, Louis, Deck Makarcwicz, Richard, Engine Manm'ng, Henry, Steward Marcos, M. A., Deck McAndrew, Martin, Engine McCahe, John, Engine McCabe, T. J., Engine ' - f ; ; ; ^ / - ^ . V , V4 . 51 flummetick, James, Jn^Stewaid Hutchinson, Richard, Jr., Engine Ivey, D. E, Ettgine * j Johnson, M., Deck Jones, X^ette, Deck Kegney, Thomas, Engine -sSiiiiiifc Kelley, John, Deck iiS mtts: Kemey^'Paul,Engine Z ,, •$ r Eteksey, Charley Eiigine f , Kittleson, E Q., Deck 1 Knight, Donald, Engine ' ' ' Konetes, Johnnie, Deck Kunc, Lawrence, Deck Kundrat, J(»eph, Steward Lehmann, Arthur, Deck Lentsch, Robert, Deck . Miranda, John, Engine Moore, C, M., Deck Moore, George, Deck Moore, William, Deck Mortier, William, Deck Deck n^oraer, tviuiam. Painter,Philip,Engine Paloumbls, Nikolaos, Engine Papageoigioo, DimlMo., Ei^e P.A«,J^B.I>eck Pole(li,)neniidM>«:k Reamey,Bert,Ei^^ f Restaino,, John, Fngliw Ripl^, William, Deck ^ s Rivers, Sam, Engine > Roback, lames. Deck i ^ Rodr^ez, Charles, F.ngin^» Rodriguez, Robert, Engine Rogers, George, E^ne Srf»b, Caldwell, Jr., Engine Salley, Robert, Jr., Engine Sanders, Darry, Engine Sanger, Alfred, Deck Shaw, Ronald, Engine Simonetti, Joseph, Steward Simpson, Spurgeon, Engine Sisk,Keith,Deck Leroy Tanner Seafarer Leroy Tanner, 23, gradu­ ated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1971. Prior to completing the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program Brother Tanner received an FOWT rating at Piney Point. A native of New York, he ships from that port and makes his home in the Bronx, N.Y. William Farmer Seafarer William Farmer, 61, has been shipping with the SlU since 1967. -v A native of Okla­ homa, Brother Far­ mer now makes his home in Eureka, Calif, with his wife . , Ruth. He ships the port of San Francisco as an Smith, D. B., Stewitbit^ Smith, Robert, Deck Spell, Gary, Elaine Spell, Joseph, Deck A; •; Spencer, H. D., Ermine',, Stauter, David, Et^fne " ' Svoboda, KvetoslaV, Eiigiite ' Tarmer, Leroy, Engine Thorny Robert, Engine Thomib, Timothy, Deck , , Ttednor, Robert, Deck " fUtterback, Lany, Deck, Vain, Thomas, Deck Vaiton, Sidney, Engine , " Vanyi, Thoiiias, Steward Vukmir, George, Deck Wrfker, IVfaivin, En^e Wambach, Albert, Deck Wilhelm, Mark, Engine Wilson, Richard, Steward i'V.-"' 'VWolfe, John, Deck .iii' Woodhouse, Ashton, Engine Zukier, Hans, Engine REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic Gulf Lakes anH TnlnnH makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union SEAFAIWRS POLmCAL ACTIVITY DONATION—SPAD SPAD i« • CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SllJ halic THM* contributions are voluntary. No contribution mav^ soHcifPrf «r ^ job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct or of fow, ship in the Union or of employment. If a contrteutfon ^ condition of mcm^berimproper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD reason of tee above the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and rlfl^ SPAD to protect and further your ecJS rSliu?M^^ imion concepts and Seafarer seamen. ' ®oc'®l "tterests,,American trade , sssar" i Page 10 Seafarers Log fAei jadofoO -j;... JS. '••V-.nJ,' - r'n • 'Aa T ' i- , �tfi Joseph Michael Seafarer Joseph Michael, 55, has been sailing with the SIU since 1951, and for the past 20 years has been ship­ ping out as bosun. Born in Baltimore, he ships from that port city, and re­ sides there with his wife Norma. Christian Christensen Seafarer Chris Christensen, 58, has been a member of the SIU since 1947, and began sailing as bosun that same year. A na­ tive of Denmark, Brother Christensen ships from the port of San Francisco where he makes his home. Woodrow Drake Seafarer Woody Drake, 50, has been a member of the SIU since 1951. Brother Drake, who has spent the last 12 years sailing as bo­ sun, ships from the port of Seattle. A native of Lynnwood, Wash., he makes Ms home there with his wife lone. ^ilUam O'Brien Seafarer William O'Brien, 49, has been shipping with the SIU since 1943, and as a bosun since 1952. A native of New York, he ships from that port city and makes his home there. Altstatt, John, Houston Anderson, Alfred, Norfolk Anderson, Edgar, New York Annte, George, New Orleans Armada, Alfonso, Baltimore Atkinson, David, Seattle Baker, Elmer, Houston Bamhill,'Elmer, Houston Baudoin, James, Houston Beavers, Norman, New Orleans Beck, Arthur, San Francisco Beeching, Marion, Houston Beiger, David, Norfolk Beye, Jan, New York Bojko, Stanley, San Francisco Boney, Andrew, Norfolk Bouigot, Albert, MohOe Biyan, Ernest, Houston Biyant, Vemon, Tampa Burch, George, N^w (Means Burke, Ckioige, New York Burton, Ronald, New York Bushoi%, William, Seatde Butterton, Walter, Norfolk Butts, Hurmon, Houston Caldeira, Anthony, Houston Carhone, Victor, San Juan Castro, Guillermo, San Juan Chestnut, Donald, Mobile Chrbtenbeny, Richard, San Francisco Christensen, Christian, San Francisco Chdecki, John, San Francbco Clegg, William, New York Cobon, James, Seattle Cooper, Fred, Mobile D'Amico, Charles, Houston Darvilie, Richard, Houston October, 1974 Joseph Richburg A iifitecnfh giadirated from th(eS9tl^ Bosuns Recer^^ fication Progrum flue joontii, bringfaig the total nnnther of bosuns to go through the program to 154. Each month 12 more bosuns have an opportunity to leant more about the changing maritime industry, and how they will play a part in its fitturo. They also have the chance to make an hnportant contribution to tfaetr Union by becomhig more Imowledgedtle and tiiereby hold more informative sh^board meetings at sed. With each passing month the number of men who can effectively lead the SHI crews on board ship grows larger. Below are the 12 latest gtaduir t Seafarer Joseph Richburg, 57, has been a member of the SIU since 1943, and has been sailing as bosun for the past 23 years. A native of Alabama, Brother Richburg now ships from the port of Mobile where he makes his home. • .1 fl) • .a A : ' I; 3-' 1 -i-- k:. Horace Rains ' Victor Carhone John Swiderski Seafarer Victor Carbone, 60, has been sailing with the SIU since 1938 and started sailing as bosun the follow­ ing year. A native of Puerto Rico, Brother Carbone -makes his Home in Ponce, Puerto Rico with his wife Eulalia. He ships out of the port of San Juan. Seafarer John Swiderski, 59, has been a member of the SIU since 1947, and has been ship­ ping as bosun for the last 24 years. A native of Pennsyl­ vania, Brother l^Swiderski now makes his home in Brooklyn, N.Y. with his wife Anna. He ships out of the port of New York. Seafarer Horace Rains, 47, has been sailing with the SIU since 1945 and as a bosun since 1955. A native of Texas, he ships from th port of Housco where he makes his home with his wife Bobbie and their son. Recerfification Honor Roll Following are the names and home ports of the 154 Seafarers who have successfully completed the SIU Bosuns Recertification Program: Delgado, Julio, New York Dickinson, David, Mobile Dixon, James, Mobile Drake, Woodrow,,Seattle Drewes, Peter, New Yoik Duet, Maurice, Houston Eddins, John, Baltimore Ferrera, Raymond, New (Means Flowers, Eugene, New York Foti, Sebastian, Wilmington Gahagan, Kenneth, Houston Garner, James, New Orleans Giangiordano, Donato, Philadelphia Gillain, Robert, JacksonvUle Gillikin, Leo, San Francisco Gonzalez, Jose, New York Gorhea, Robert, New York Gorman, James, New York Greenwood, Peny, Seattle Hanhack, Butt, New York Hanstvedt, Alfred, New York Helhnan, Karl, Seattle Hicks, Donald, New York Hodges, Raymond, Mobile Hodges, Raymond W., Baltimore Hogge, Elbert, Baltimore Homka, Stephen, New Yoric Hovde, Ame, Philadelphia Ipsen, Orla, New York James, Calvain, New York Jandora, Stanley, New York Jansson, Sven, New York Johnson, Ravaughn, Houston Kerngo4^, Morton, Baltimore Kleimola, William, New York Knoles, Raymond, San Francisco Keen, John, Mobile Konb, Peny, New York Koza, Leo, Baltimore Lmnhert, Reidus, New (Means Landron, Manuel, San Juan Lasso, Robert, San Juan Latapie, Jean, New Orleans Lavoine, Raymond, Baltimore Lee, Hans, Seattle Levin, Jacob, Baltimore Leyal, Joseph, Philadelphia Lihhy, Cieorge, New Orleans Mackert, Robert, Baltimore Manning, Denb, Seattle Mattioli, Gaetano, New York McCaskey, Earl, New Orleans McGinnb, Arthur, New (Means Meehan, William, Norfolk Merrill, Charles, Mobile Michael, Joseph, Baltimore MiUer, Clyde, Seattle Monardo, Sylvester, New Orleans Morrb, Edward Jr., Mobile Morris, William, Baltimore Moss, John, New Orleans Moyd, Ervin, Mobile Mullb, James, Mobile Muny, Ralph, San Francbco Nash, Walter, New York Nicholson, Eugene, Baltimore Nieken, Vagn, New York O'Brien, William, New York O'Connor, William, Seattle Okon, Fred, San Francisco Oromaner, Albert, San Francisco Parker, James, Houston Pedersen, Otto, New Orleans Pehler, Frederick, Mobile Pence, Floyd, Houston Perry, Wallace, Jr., San Franckco Pierce, John, Philadelphia Pollanen, Viekko, New Orleans Poulsen, Vemer, Seattle Pressly, Donald, New Ydric I J Seafarer Maurice "Duke" Duet, 47. has been sailing with the SIU since 1943, and as bosun since 1951. A na­ tive of New Orleans, Brother Duet now ships from the port of Houston where LeoGillikin — Seafarer Leo Gillikin, 47, has been sailing with the SIU since 1944, and as a bosun since 1960. A native of North Carolina, he now makes his home in Pacifica, Calif, with his wife Betty. Brother Gillikin ships out of the port of San Francisco. ,I Maurice Duet Donald Chestnut Seafarer Donald Chestnut, 51, has been sailing with the SIU since 1939, and has been ship­ ping as bosun for the past 18 years. A native of Alabama, Brother Chestnut makes his home in Fairhope, Ala. with his wife Mary and their son. He ships out of the port of Mobile. \ ; 'j; he makes his home. Orla Ipsen r-' Seafarer Orla Ipsen, 46, has been going to sea since 1943. A member of the SIU since 1962, he has been shipping as bosun since 1969. A native of Den­ mark, he now makes his home in Brook­ lyn, N.Y. Brother Ipsen ships from the port of New York. Puchakki, Kasimir, San Franckco Pulliam, James, San Francisco Radich, Anthony, New Orleans Rains, Horace, Houston Richburg, Joseph, Mobile Rihn, Ewing, New Orleans Riley, William, San Franckco Ringuette, Albert, San Franckco Rivera, Alfonso, San Juan Rodriques, Lancelot, San Juan Rodriguez, Ovidio, New York Ruley, Edward, Baltimore Schwarz, Robert, Mobile Self, Thomas, Baltimore Selix, Floyd, San Franckco Sheldrake, Peter^Houston Smith, Le^er, Norfolk Sokol, Stanley, San Franckco Spuron, John, San Francisco Stochmarr, Sven, New York Swearingen, Barney, Jacksonville Swiderski, John, New York Teti, Frank, New York Thompson, J. R., Houston Ticer, Dan, San IFranckco Tillman, William, San Francisco Tirelli, Enrico, New York Todd, Raymond, New Orleans Turner, Paul, New Orleans Wallace, Ward, Jacksonville Wallace, William, MohOe Wardlaw, Richard, Houston Weaver, Harold, Houston Whitmer, Alan, New York Woods, Malcolm, San Franckco Worionan, Homer, New (Means Zaragoza, Roberto, New York I ! .f' ,'v I.' jj ' rt» i W li -?! I M'- IH' I Page 11 I iT" T 1 �Vf •- • • Ships' iMeetingis Digest of SlU BALTIMORE (Sea-Land Service), August 18 — Chairman Recertified Bosun S. Stockmarr; Secretary W. Nihem; Educational Director W. Fitz­ gerald; Deck Delegate H. Hansen; En­ gine Delegate W. Brown; Steward Dele­ gate E. Odum. $18 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Letter received from Vice President Frank Drozak concerning the removal of a sick brother to shore'side hospital was read and posted. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Jacksonville. SAUGATUCK (Hudson Water­ ways), August 11^—Chairman Recerti­ fied Bosun J. Delgado; Secretary T. Vanyi; Educational Director Hess; En­ gine Delegate John Croker. Chairman held a discussion on several topics: that had appeared in the SEAFARERS LOG. SPAD donations were very good this trip. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. TRANSHURON (Hudson Water­ ways), August 4—Chairman Recerti­ fied Bosun W. G. Perry, Jr.; Secretary K. Lynch; Educational Director Barri-. neau; Deck Delegate Elmer Annis; Steward Delegate David Bradley. Chairman gave a report on firefighting school. Some disputed OT in deck de­ partment. Everything running smoothly. SEA-LAND MCLEAN (Sea-Land Service), August 15—Chairman Recer­ tified Bosun Frank Teti; Secretary T. R. Goodman; Educational Director E. C. Tyler. Chairman held a discussion on SPAD and the SIU policy to its membership. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Rotterdam. CHARLESTON (Sea-Land Service), August 11—Chairman J. McCollom; Secretary R. Hutchins; Deck Delegate J. Badyk; Engine Delegate B. Speegle; Steward Delegate V. Silva. No disputed OT. Crewmembers signed a petition to help boost the passage of the Oil Bill. Members who have visited Piney Point discussed how much they like it. Every­ thing running smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. TRANSOREGON (Hudson Water­ ways), August 10—Chairman P. Sermyk; Secretary C. White; Steward Del­ egate Frank LaRosa. Chairman and Ship's Committee gave a talk on SPAD and the importance of donating to SPAD, noting that "if it were not for the fine leadership in our Union and SPAD donations we would not be where we are today." No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Observed one min­ ute of silence in memory of our de­ parted borthers. DELTA URUGUAY (Delta Steam­ ship), August 11—Chairman Recerti­ fied Bosun Jean Latapie; Secretary Bill Kaiser; Educational Director Hugh F. Wells, Jr.; $400 in movie fund. $74.61 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck, engine and steward departments. Everything running smoothly. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. AZALEA CITY (Sea-Land Service), August 24 — Chairman Recertified Bosun W. J. Meehan; Secretary C. Scott; Educational Director O. Krogly; Deck Delegate Robert Burns; Engine Dele­ gate John Linten; Steward Delegate Rafael Corobel. Received reading material from the merchant marine library. Everything running smoothly. PORTMAR (Calmar Steamship), August 4 — Chairman Recertified Bosun R. Hodges; Secretary S. Berger; Educational Director A. Palmes. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the deck and steward departments for a job well done. Next port Camden, N.J. ' Official ship^s minutes were also SEA-LAND GALLOWAY MERRIMAC TAMARA GUBLDEN COLUMBIA ^ , AMERICAN EXPLORER > , ANCHORAGE ' ^ MIAMI DELTAMEXICO V OGDEN YUKON JOSEPH HEWES SEAL AND TRADE ELIZABETHPORT OVERSEAS ALEUTIAN ROBERT TOOMBS (Waterman Steamship), August 15— Chairman B. Schenk; Secretary J. Prestwood; Edu­ cational Director C. Hines; Engine Del­ egate Roy R. Young. Crewmembers request that a safety meeting be held. $72.99 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks to Steward Prestwood and Baker Spirito. Next port Savannah. OGDEN WABASH (Ogden Marine Inc.), August 18—Chairman Recerti­ fied Bosun E. D. Baker; Secretary H. Hastings; Educational Director J. Rounds; Deck Delegate T. L. Sustaire; Engine Delegate Milton Havens; Stew­ ard Delegate Allen Manuel. Chairman suggested that all crewmembers pay^ attention to the President's Report in the upcoming SEAFARERS LOGS and to support SPAD as it is their way (o support their views in Congress. No disputed OT. Next port Boston. ULTRAMAR (Westchester Marine), August 18—Chairman Recertified Bo­ sun B. E. Swearingen; Secretary J. Pitetta; Educational Director F. M. Lopez. Discussed SPAD donations and how they are used for the benefit of the Union. Some disputed OT in deck, en­ gine and steward departments. Every­ thing running smoothly. DELTA NORTE (Delta Steamship), August 23 — Chairman Recertified Bosun Ramon Ferrera; Secretary R. R. Maldonado. Chairman spoke to crew­ members on the Oil Bill and the impor­ tance of SPAD donations. $16 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. sthe following vesseis;^ CANHGNY , SEA-LAND VENTURE VBROOKLYN BETHFLOR sGKiSONVILLE^-^^^^^^^ OVERSEAS EVELYN tRANSERIE OVERSEASROSE ^BEAMAR " . ^ : toLTA BRASIL MARYMAR MAUMEE DEL SOL OVE J SEA-LAND CONSUMER (SeaLand Service), August 11—Chairman Recertified Bosun Ervin D. Moyd; Sec­ retary Charles J. Mitchell; Educational Director Angelo Meglio. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to all delegates for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. SEA-LAND VENTURE (Sea-Land Service), August 25—Chairman C. F. Boyle; Secretary S. J. Davis. $56 in ship's fund. $50 in movie fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Houston; SEA-LAND ECONOMY (Sea-Land Service), August 11—Chairman Recer­ tified Bosun C. D'Amico; Secretary L. Nicholas; Educational Director R. W. Zeller; Deck Delegate E. D. Scroggins; Engine Delegate William joe; Steward Delegate R. E. Kiedinger. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment for a job well done. Next port Rotterdam. SEATRAIN WASHINGTON (Hud­ son Waterways), August 25—Chair­ man A. Schwartz; Secretary W. G. Wil­ liams; Educational Director J. Lincoln; Deck Delegate G. Cato; Engine Dele­ gate S. Torine; Steward Delegate P. Livingston. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Rota, Spain: LA SALLE (Waterman Steamship), August 13 — Chairman ^Rerertified Bosun L. B. Rofeques;,^aittary A. Salem; Educational Director; Balog. Chairman had a talk about training and upgrading at the Harry Limdeberg School of Seamanship. Also, on the Energy Transportation Security Act to guarantee oil imports for U.S. ships and the President's Report concerning the Jones Act. Stressed the importance of crewmembers going to Piney Point to get their QMED. Some disputed OT in deck department. Next pdrt Neiv Or­ leans. • SHENANDOAH (Hu<|^ij|itei> ways), August 5—Ohaililnia^s: Troche; Secretary T. Bolton, Sdm© dis­ puted OT in engine department, ^qte of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Page 12 Seafarefsl^ifl# v,.fc. W , . "I �Si-ritelASi'l t y. ih • .Iff. fL. V'.: f 1 ' :; .• - • • Is . i' ' M- - y^?. ''>hr f >1 ilVilTVliK't 'Jhjflira ••••a-jfiii-fb If i''k.i ! /.V0BJ-<;:;rii-3V-3 -ftfeiirdtKriU,;-- ' The Sea-Lanof Resource, ah SL-7 containership, paid off at the Sea-Land Terminal in Port Elizabeth, N.J. last month. Sea-Land brought the Resource from the West Coast to put it on a reguiar run from Port Eiizabeth to Europe. - Looking forward from the Sea-Land Resource's stern, the photographer's wide angle lens captures a small portion of the SL-7's 1,094 container cargo. Above is part of.the huge crane used to unload the containers. n\ i The Sea-Land Resource's large, modern bridge presents an imposing facade as one looks aft from the bow. .--T oeararer Mil-ivHAosiiaw, auuaivj mo wt-a-i-anu no source, w3H be briss-crossing his bTother Ahmed's wake as he sails to and from Europe. Seafarer All's brother sails as third cook aboard the Sea-Land Market, another SL-7 on SeS^^Mfld^a^ufdpeant^dn.^^'• ^ Octo|[^,aJ9W5£^ n i rilo accommodate increased conX tainer traffic to and from Eur­ ope, Sea-Land Service has brought the Sea-Land Resourcej^ an SL-7 able to cany 1,094 containers, to Port Elizabeth, NJ. fiwm the West Coast. It will join two other SL-7's, the Sea-Land Market and the SeaLand McLean, on a scheduled run from Port Elizabeth to Europe, and allow them to change from their present scheduled 13-day round trip to Europe to a more leisurely 21-day round trip. Less than a year old, the Sea-Land Resource provides modem, roomy accommodations for her SIU crew. With all quarters housed aft, each crewmember has a carpeted foc'sle with private bath. There is also a well-appointed crews mess and an elevator to speed travel between the five decks and three engine room levels. Driven by two 60,000 h.p. steam turbines, the 50,315-ton Sea-Land Resource can reach a top speed of 33 knots with her 120,000 horses driv­ ing the two 47-ton, five-bladed pro­ pellers at 135 revolutions per minute. One of eight SL-7 containerships built since 1970 by Sea-Land, the Resource and her sisterships are pro­ viding^ Seafarers with jobs that—• they require new skills and new responsibihties—^will be secure in the future. (See editorial on Page 180 - •'W chief Cook James Sivley bones a turkey he is about to serve asJunch aboard the Sea-Land Resource. Seafarer Sivley's brother. Gene, also sails in the Resource's galley. Page 13 i: f S' a.-, .1 �ASHORE Crew Honors Retiring Copt. Inchon^ Korea Sea-Land Service started its first direct weekly sailing of SL-7 containejships to and from this Far East port on Sept. 30. Previously, Sea-Land sailed every two weeks between Japan and Korea. At this port a shoreside crane was completed at the end of last month. SeaL^d had been utilizing shipboard cranes on one of the two feeder containerships, the 225-container SS Bienville which calls here. In 1969 a major construction project was started here to build a deepwater tidal basin which was fiinished early this year. Prior to this, Sea-Land served this port by truck. The. company's 1,096-container SL-7s make weekly calls between the West Coast ports of Oakland, Long Beach and Seattle and the Far East ports of Yokohama, Kobe and Hong Kong. The containerships feed cnrgo from Japan to Pusan and Inchon. The crew aboard the SS Thomas Jefferson (Waterman) presents Capt. Jessie Rhodes with a watch on his last voyage before retiring. Pictured from left, are: SIU members John Kelley; Frank Grand; R. Seymour; W. Chestnut; retiring Capt. Rhodes, and Chief Mate C. Mayhall.' Delayed Benefits Hampton Roads, Va. Sea-Land's SL-7 containerships, the Sea-Land Market, Sea-Land McLean and Sea-Land Resource began stopping at the Hampton Roads' port of Ports­ mouth, Va. Oct. 1 on their weekly runs to North Europe. After departing from New York, Portsmouth will be the last stop for the ships here before unloading in the ports of Rotterdam, The Netherlands and Bremerhaven, West Germany. The Virginia Port Authority says sailings from the Portsmouth Marine Termi­ nal will be on Tuesdays. T^e company is building a $8-million terminal next to the present terminal. It will have two container cranes, 22 acres of paved storage area and warehouse and office buildings for the SL-7s which carry 895 35-foot containers and 200 40-footers totaling 1,096 containers. New Orleans Some of Delta Line's fleet of LASH vessels and containerships were "adopted" recently by several elementary schools in the U.S. Under the Adopta-Ship Plan, students will write to the ships broadening their knowledge of geography, the sea, the merchant marine, history, and foreign and domestic trade. The plan started around the time of the passage of the U.S. Merchant Marine Act of 1936. Delta Line has participated in the program for more than 20 years. V USPHS Hospital, Staten Island, N.Y. A regular contributor to SPAD, SIU pensioner Art Lomas who is a patient here, wrote to the Union during August that: "I hope to be able to send my usual SPAD donation at later date. But time runs short and with an awareness of the inevitability of that final trip to the scrapyard that beckons all men and ships alike, I must at this time express a long felt gratitude to the Seafarers for the loyal and continuing support they have given me through a long period of illness and disability that enabled me to live with a measure of dignity and selfrespect that otherwise would have been denied to me. "No man was better served by his fellowman, no man respected and appre­ ciated it more,..." Brother Lomas now makes his home port in Bronxville, N.Y. Piney Point Hazel Brown, president of the HLSS was a member of a MARAD-sponsored Amencan fact-finding delegation to the Soviet Union this month. Miss Brown re^esented vocational educators interested in merchant marine training Durmg the tour, she studied Russian merchant marine academies and techmcal schools for training seamen in Leningrad, Odessa and Moscow Seventy-one cents of every dollar spent in shipping on American-fhig vessels remains in this country, making a very substantial contribution to the national balance of payments and to the nation's economy. Use U.S.-llag ships, it's good for the Ameriran maritime indnstiy, the Ameri­ can shipper, and America. Page 14 The foUowing members have had their benefit paymeiite held up because they failed to supply complete information when filing their claims. Please con­ tact Tom Cranford at (212) 499-6600. Name Social Security Number Union Williams, J. W 083-22-9328 UIW Holland, M 129-42-5900 UIW Price, J 460-58-8037 A&G Garcia, J 581-10-3608 A&G Spangler, Jr., T 212-36-5188 A&G Barr,J.N 251-80-2796 UIW Desantis, A 080-42-4593 A&G Perez, V 582-12-3481 UIW Guidry, A 451-22-4130 • IBU Noble, H 580-07-8520 UIW Turner, T. N 391-54-2827 ' IBU Sorensen, E _ 085-40-0381 A&G Luedtke, E 399-12-5451 A&G Dymock, H 268-38-3472 IBU Kight, C 228-46-7392 UIW Mahabir, A 074-44-5733 ' ', ' UIW Wobbleton, J. E. ....! 239-48-2024 IBU Moore, H. L 262-22-4275 J Gillain,L.E 421-52-3032 A&G Remko, J. . 216-20-6152 A&G Dobbins, D.D 274-30-2824 A&G Werner Jr., J. W ^ 116-01-1936 IBU Maynard, J. R 413-40-1498 IBU Taylor, R. 129-42-6281 UIW Mackin, A 254-26-0619 A&G Da Costa, D. A 127-44-0704 UIW Melancon, W. L 436-52-7162 IBU Stowe, W. M. 241-74-8269 ^ IBU Montalvo, R 217-14-9823 ; A&G O'Neal, R.L. 237-62-3680 IBU McCoy, H.M 231-12-5572 UIW Scott, R 216-44-0810 ? UIW BaUard, R. T 112-44-4997 yiW Haluska, A. D 308-56-1475 J&D Thomas, R.E 262-01-9644 IBU Pelayo, R. 133-01-8693 A&G West, N. I. 004-18-5216 A&G BarnhiU, Sr. D 018-36-5636 UIW Brower,R.W 155-42-2979 UIW Tutson, E 071-40-6826 UIW Inman, E. 456-94-5716 UIW rT' 570-18-6179 - .;A & G Cuder, M. M ; 231-09-2170 : .TBU Rodriguez, A. 050-48-5835 — W Sorensen, E. 085-40-0381 " ' A&G BnggSi W. T 107-12-8515 A&G Venable, J. R ;.... 439-78-5600 Hagmann, Jr. L. 426-24-6382 ' A&G Fairburn, H _ 434-12-3746 ' A&G Dorman, G 162-40-7001 ' " UIW Joseph, I. 054-44-3626 UIW ^: . - 'n the SIU ••' IJL/ I if ,s '1 'C ' •• snivts? J>;aH ' - swDT' . �l^ISEA ^r=¥is»,';-/^ .,,„^ 'J. f • ^S?4p •"'t the request of the S, Warwick M C '^''Leun. Capt. H r -epStrft:;,r S:5==.S£Saftet- they had to ah off the eastirn ^r » barge ^t<S , ^be ^c/i«S T' Late Charted A ewgo of jet fuel, ' '^9 Burns ^as very danT "-a bufef ^--Pa Pet^ouue, that "" ^ at=tt:N?r5re~^^ "~ • pot. Of Rottertiam! from the port of B,.. '^^e a high/^ frS'""? ^"'Pa of the US.'^eJi^^^P'ace fro^; Z ^^P^f ,t« P'bngs QC r»-i « . ^argo "'"' a from "•;•>, ^ '"a ^eceiv^ ^'^om the towboat 1? , day" owned by Ottn r ^ ^ Candies ^^and. La of Des AlS Beaufort, fec^lo^jogi making a stop at '"5 for the Azores and proceeded to the 77 degreef w?,r' ? "H'es off the eastern ^ atoul 240 Byh, lime the e f',''"='<'ri<'a. the towboat fire ivh'^i,"u ' arrived, the engine room'was ra • ^ S^«ur'''''"®Ser Mt ftflf lldlM llllHl Ulif in 9i'42^«r i "ambe. of his ^''•feboattor^utmf'''"0"tout,o„ crew who were shaken K tug Tbe tug crew "abjured. foe towboat did not'^d' f^'^^""®^® barge, because soon after fh fo ^^"ved on the scenf ® explosions. If fhp h ' ! two -^ew would caught fi^e? bcenkiiied.. probably , Next mouth the ss ™ 'P S'e%m;"Pi">a tag wrote a letter ' f» 'Pt tbefe^rff® •'•anto; —aer from tbeS^i^ ^S^d' ^ Pf the vessel comraetid^d°H; "" "^'at ^ned the lifeboat for f i?h ""at TheOBO ca - 3,000 torn of Ultrasea llln»'' ""' '•" PtP^Vmd^" «-<»o llSSt P;lI^ 1 PPt'apf Ghent, Be,- :l ' r-rnm :iW>y J ?•%..• , J -'J''-: ': M < ' .~ . i?if,; I' At «© rM ill wH. i'tT ^'%V •" -WWiA .. •-htil >1! Bosun ^olsX,^-',%PtPyerh ••Pmcrme he likeliest Jikeiie.. candiSilbolds water, ""an then f^B's and three ^ die r "P'OL to'Jede^rsZ^^.f^^^teeotdiuaries deck gang k, a,^ meiStSU Z'' Jichard A. Carter ^e: be the Sllf-contraemrf P"°P tbtst Boy Theiss, Robert deck departSX "'n JVairen, Norwood G^o f i' have accumulated Q Seafarers Jermgan. And sai/inrT ^'yde 3J5-yeais of practiei°"^ foemseJves Seafarers Aliiland r are sailing. ^ acticmg the art of Pecker and Ert«GreS"°' Recehifi'^'^gJ^^^^ ptg^ headed by eb^cady ha1 f tte age of 46 Mobile boarded die r ? I®' ''®' P' geneial cargo ^'•'"'P''. a Bla. on Aug 28 Th' fo'^^sonville. tPend Brother SiS 1'""'"=^ 'P"" uate of the Bosun's cfofter, 1974 pS?^%sjr'bia\».<'Sn^'^t Sr-/Pc dte exee&f'r ^P S3H~^£ an^John _ —••••aoiafj. Next man on the tnr year-old e totem pole is 64/^ri year-ow'"&^™ Jacksonville with 33 rt« b,m.. u . .. Close ar®°" sea. .3^°^" et P' eee- . -nv, vru uecK gangs. P'd eTtnX^o^S'?^"'«-Jearsailing for "^n yeaSflloTS," "^nnasgau nas <?.» been S'°? 'PC 30 attd four „i,J with the SIU P'Hannasian nw mnv ?• Bcother ™Les his home in New York. York.' k„ ^eckcrew, Aaa 25 years e*.tw - • • on the ' of Seattle "ccjc aepartment. yean on the deck. ®®*'y ^as 19 G^een. Robert Gann, left -. year-oid l^cba^dParkf vfoe started sailing relafftet®^ •'^^^onbut still has 25 years ^ ^ "fe. •'^so a World u/ w ^ Mehland Cann, 55 „? // T' 27 years at sea L has New York. ongmally from c-x/uiougii the ..„ i,,. Alfooueh tha 'ho "eck deck crew, B^ZTcr P' '?' BrnesTor S.'PP'J P'aaihng;™"' Oceen, «, has £"?:°f!Pa»gexn:iS!'»;«. of tbJPJZ"'?^^24 years. .Navy. Brother arZlIf^"' "ith the ;„ J( JeeksonviUe. ® 'b "ome home oville. Wh#»f* «wwi_- « - time the crew tomdh'°°"3' Jears sea"«»'• thew '•.»« When all «"•""•We PmSo'i''^' «•« a J-e.giveofS^X'lirred'' f^g6l5 f I �if-' Hi \r' - - I -r -•":. 'I*. r The SlU-manned Navy tanker Suatnico, which the Navy reports will soon be sold for scrap, paid off at the Naval Base in San Diego, CaliL on Sept. 18. The vessel presently, though, is running coast­ wise and is scheduled for a Far East voyage in upcoming wee^s. Three other SlU-manned Navy tankers, the Saugatuck, Cossatot, and Pecos, have already been inactivated and temporally put into the custody of the Maritime Administration. The loss of these vessels means, of course, the loss of a number of jobs to SIU members, and it comes in the wake of a series of other moves by the Navy to manipulate the private sector of the U.S. mer­ chant marine. The Navy's first move against the private sector came early this year with the takeover of the four Falcon tankers and the replace­ ment of the SIU crews with civil service people. The Navy took things into its own hands again a few months ago by awarding the operation of nine new tankers^ to Marine Transport instead of Iran Destiny Shipping, the low bidder. The SIU opposed the Navy's move to take over the Falcon tank­ ers, and has called for a full investigation into the awarding of the new tanker contracts. Whatever ttie final outcome, the SIU wUl continue to oppose the Navy hi any area which adversely affects the jobs of SIU members. SIU Representative Mike Worley, seated, gives SPAD receipts If the Navy continues to act as it has in the past year, it could have serious stunting effects on the growth of Ae U.S. merchant marine at a time when innovation and revitalteatioik is a must for SnKKtr,- ^t^SirbeTrnt'eir It's business as usual in .he Suanuce's galley, as CoeK and Ba.er the UJS. merduutmaiiBe in the interest of natkmal security. shipping sector. scrap. Jefferson Buchanan prepares lunch for the crew. •ji i -4; ; ,1, ii .7 1 If .a. meetings has always been participa- - Sriia tion on the part of the SIU member­ ship. When in port or on the beach, members should attend the Union forums. They will keep you on top of the issues affecting your livelihood as a seaman and a member of the labor movement—and they give you the opportunity to exercise your rights as a member of the SIU. The San Francisco membership > meeting is held on the second Thurs­ day foUowing the first Sunday of each month. A complete schedule of dates and times for all SIU meetings can be found in each issue^ of the LOG. — As in all the SIU's constitutional ports, San Francisco holds a general membership meeting once a month for the Union's Bay Area members, as well as any SIU member who may be ashore in this port. The meetings are an important part of the democratic structure of all trade unions in the United States. They provide the member with an important forum for discussion of problems concerning the Union and the maritime industry in general. They also give the member a right to voice his opinion on Union policies, and to make motions subject to the approval or veto by a membership vote. The key to the success of these ^ ii II 1 Meeting officers Harvey Mesford and Steve Troy, both with backs to camera, give legislative and other reports to the San Francisco membership. •PB San Francisco members throw in for job on rotary shipping board during job following the membership meeting. J# j' „• K : 11 •i ? • li SIU- members register for shipping at .counter in San FranSan Francisco members show their books at door before en- • SiU rnernbers do sorT^socialteiiig in a friendly cardrjd^ibe^^^FrarRrfew. dscohali. . taring meeting hall. meeting is called to order. . . ' J' ;V-1 • Page 16 - r'i t ' {• l^rv.' '•* 'iJ. . •'• .•Tn- ,, • :• «««in nnrHiflt r nnvfifsation in the San Fran- As demonstrated in the show of hands, participation is the gat aafa^ay, key to suocese of the Union membership meetmg. Page 17 ^ �They Have to Balance HISTORIC PRESERVATION Upgradc«i*>7&!!s It Like It |$ New Ships Mean New Responsibilities After two-and-a-half decades of de­ cline in the U.S. maritime industry—a decline so serious that our merchant fleet sunk from first to seventh place in the world standings—the industry finally took a sudden about-face with the pas­ sage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. This vital bill, one of the most im­ portant pieces of maritime legislation to be passed in our nation's history, was spearheaded through Congress by the SIU. Ultimately though, it was the re­ sponsible actions of this membership, through their support of SPAD, which enabled the SIU to work so effectively on this issue. With the Act's passage four years ago, the then lifeless U.S. shipbuilding industry was injected with the indus­ trial adrenaline needed to get the lifeblood flowing again. As a result, our nation's shipyards are now in the midst of the biggest shipbuilding boom in the history of peacetime America. However, their products are no longer C-2 tankers and conventional freightships. They are revolutionary, highly automated vessels such as the LASH/ containership carrier, the ore/bulk/oil carrier, the supertanker, and in the near future, the liquid natural gas vessel. The SIU has gotten the majority of these new ships under contract, which consequently has created many new job opportunities for our members. At the same time, though, a new and important challenge for all Seafarers has been created—to acquire the skills abso­ lutely necessary to safely and efficiently man these vessels. The SIU has developed comprehen­ sive vocational programs at the Harry Limdeberg School in Piney Point to aid our members in meeting this challenge. Yet, it is still the responsibility of the individual member to himself, his family, his Union, and the industry in which he works to take advantage of these oppor­ tunities and upgrade his professional skills. However, the Seafarer's responsibili­ ties do not end here. While aboard our newly contracted ships, each brother must work to precise­ ly honor the Union's contractual agree­ ments with our shipping companies. As responsible Seafarers, you must make certain you are properly relieved before going off duty, as well as notify­ ing the Master a full 24 hours in ad­ vance before getting off the ship so there will be sufficient time to get the proper replacement. You cannot allow these ships to sail short. A Seafarer should also remain on top of the many important issues facing the maritime industry. These issues, all of which are carried in the LOG, should be discussed among fellow Seafarers. One of our most important tools over the years has always been an active, well-informed membership ready to meet our opposition head on. A Seafarers' responsibilities are in­ creasing and becoming more complek in this increasingly complicated maritime industry. But, by meeting these responsibilities as true professionals, Seafarers will in­ sure for themselves and their families a financially secure future, as well as help­ ing to build the global competitiveness of the U.S. merchant marine and there­ by insuring its continued growth and revitalization. Below is a letter written in English and Spanish by SIU Up' grader Antonio Ramos gbout his learning experiences at the Harry Lundeberg School. He requested that it be printed in both languages so that his Spanish speaking brother members would be able to share his experiences. While going through the quartermaster and firefighting up­ grading programs, I learned a lot of things that I didn't knowi things that I used to see on the ships, but didn't know their names or how they were operated. Now, I know their names, and I am eager to give them a try. When I finish my two first courses, though, I'm taking LNG and LPG. There are many things to learn in these programs, but the main one is, in case of emergency I now know^what to expect, what to do. It might help to save my life and the lives of my brother Seafarerk aboard ship. There is nobody to thank for what I learned but all the instructors at this school. When I was on a ship, I used to see the crew give for SPAD. I gave $20, then I'd say to myself, "$20 down the drain." You know why? Because I didn't know what it was for. Now I know. If it was not for SPAD, we would all be eating bananas on the street. Don't ask me what I learned at Piney Point. Go there and see for yourselves. The doors ^e open for everybody. PARA LOS LATINOS J En el tiempo que yo estuve en la esuela, de Piney Pointj yo aprehdi muchas cpsas que no sabia, cosas que yo yeia en los barcos, y no sabia como se llamabam, o cual era el uso|i de ellas, ahora se los nombres, y conid trabajajrlas, anora | buando termine estos dos cursos, voy a empezar lbs de LNG|| TEG, son muchas las cosas que tengo que aprender penD) 1^ mas importante es, en caso de eraergencia, quiero saber quel pasa, y que hacer, quizas esto que aprenda en la escuela, mb m sirva para salvar ni vida, asi como la de mis companeros. Agradesco mucho a esta escuela, y a los instructores que: me ll^udaron mucho. Cuando yo estaba en los barbos, veia que los otros marinos daban dinefo para SPAD, y yoj pues lbs daba taunbien, y despues pensabaque ese dinero sehiba ajusta, y ahora me doy |Uenta^ de qee si no fuera por SPAP,^ estuvieramos todosl comiendo guineos en la calle. No me pregunten, que aprendi en Piney Point, porque mi contesta es, veala esquela. Las puertaS estan habieitas para todbs hosotros. Creemelo, estote ayudara mucho. Antonio M. Ramos ^ 9' I wish to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to the entire crew of the Over.'seas Ulla for the sympathy extended the| . , on the passing of my mother, and for the money they sent for „ a floral wreath. [ r Fraternally, ? . Harold Gilder | VotbMoXXXVt/Nb.id: October 1974 - Official Publication of tiie Seafarers International Union of AT North America, Atlantic, Gulf, takes and Inland Waters Olstricf, I' AFL-CIO Executive Board Paul Hall. President: i Cel Tanner. Sxecuf/i'e W^ Joe DiQiorgio, Secrelary-Treasurer Frank Drozak, Vice-President 'Earl Shepard, Vice-President . Undsey^iUiams,Vice-President;, • ; ^ Paul Drozak. Vice-President Published monthly by Seafarers international Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class ;tOBtage paid at t^rooklyn, N.Y. J, PageJS T'.-) ;',.7 ' . �m'mm ''1 •rf. 0^-1 'f Tickled me out of. my snooze. Ym<potaW»yourself,and« -'• *'As year chjef mate tt js my duly 1 icei ,. ... "Damn strange," you mumbled when you reached To draw a curtain and found none. , Nor'djd:We::ey^ niee Not a creature within eye sight dr ear shot r Ordered the bos'^n to Arrange a leeward niche for ! ; When you woidd need it. And ii^e snoozed again. We did what we dk " .• : we coupled. ^ course. But lout stirring dust? ; ..^yr It was attsd'li^utiful, is^ natural that We resolved to traffic no more with Those who mtdce sin of such , ^ . our resolutiou wkh ^Theri'Wi^ Our teunion in encore, And We snoozed again. Amd f in tny sham nf «HT_^snodzp s I leisurely revisited ?' / Our few adult years together.. * ' ^ SSirnHXi As beautiful as you, and Throi :!OT .V _ WM. ••...-y-.. 1? we relished this nftfrouhled and nbered life we willed ourselves. • «ifL' • V- . ^" . ' pfS r '• 11 Eleven years ago I was the most excited man in the world. And Just as happy as if I bad good sense. X.. I waa twenty-two, I had just married Bernice My only sweetheart since we were peep chicks, And I was to sail my first ship as third mate. , * ^ .Agreed, we were in hock up to the ass. ' We knetywe could reach into, . Little Matj's toy bank. . . , ... Our established run to japan, ^ thirty-six day loop from Seattle, Is sometimes too long sixteen and two, and ' " Are most hospitable. JWe knew even then that little Marj would be ours. The brutal truth of it is that , '•• ''••yyyk;y''-^y\y^y:\^yw-k^k'^- • • o- •.,f''Lf tunent and romance— , Poetic hogwash, said I. "Hell, live it as you see it," You whispered in my ear, when The brute of an alarm clock Screamed us out of bed. ,• •' We had an untroubled morning and We homnied along with our radio all ihrough breakfast. Bemice wore the peek through costume She religiously wears When I sail from home port J iiiiiilfii; , •_ (H, 1 f •; '}• I __ Attention Seafarers: Please send your poems to Editor, Seafarers Log, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. pipiftpsi® I# ^ - ' Shotoert^. He reached his ship and caught the rope. And whistled at a morningstar. f - he sands and yeasty surges mix W In caves abcmt a dreary bay, on thy n1js the basrasde ^kks, ;< ,, And in thy heait the shrimp shall p :' 'J' nVnol " amwered. "death issure P; '' To sit with empty hands at home. ^-"My dings about my neck, , cries tor shme'; _ ^ •„ v - • - '• • •i T •• • ,i;: S -v - * ) j . / i V- iililiiii ,t ^ ^ i . I t 'r TI OfJtesJStI Page 19 -r'^VL, <i' !f;- Max 5 f ~ - t i •• i (\ �New SIU Pensioners '.i ;I I! Willie F. Coppage, 60, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a cook. Brother Coppage was on the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and is a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He also attended the HLSS Upgrad­ ing Program. Born in South Caro­ lina, he is a resident of Hamlet, N.C. with his wife, Elnor. Thurston J. Lewis, 57, joined the Union in 1944 in the port of New Orleans sailing in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Lewis was the 100th QMED graduated in 1974 through the HLSS engine department upgrad­ ing program in Piney Point, Md. He was on the picket line in the 1946 Strike and attended the 1970 Edu­ cational Conference at the Harry Lundeberg School for Seamanship. During World War II he was in the U.S. Navy. A native of Oklahoma, he is now a resident of New Orleans. Jose Ml!*iRranies, 45, joined the SIU in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a wiper. Brother Carames was born in Philadelphia and is a resident there now. Joseph Hall, 51, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Mobile sailing as a cook. Brother Hall had sailed for 30 years and is a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Born in Alabama, he is now a resident of Mobile with his wife. Ruby. J. Richard J. Brown, 46, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Brown sailed for 31 years. Bom in New Jer­ sey, he is now a resident of Baltimore with his wife, Vencenta. Frank Fisher, 63, joined the Union in 1947 in the port of Galves­ ton sailing in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Fisher sailed for 27 years. A native of Seattle, he is now a resident of Galveston with his wife, Elvira. Pedro T. Flores, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a cook. Brother Flores had sailed for 34 years. He is a U.S. Navy vet­ eran of World War II. Bom in the Philippines, he is now a resident of Baltimore with his wife, Ciechia. Gerald L. Garrity, 69, joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1957 sailing as an oiler. Brother Gar­ rity had sailed for 32 years. He was bom in New Orleans and is now a resident there with his wife, Mary. Antonio Cosplto, 64, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1958 sailing as a cook. Brother Cos-, pito walked the picket line in the Robin Line strike of 1962. He is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force in World-War II. Born in Union City, N.J., he is now a resident of North Bergen, N.J. Richard J. Blake, 55, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Blake was bom in Minnesota and is now a resi­ dent of Minneapolis, Minn, with his wife, Elaise. Harry E. Dorer, 65, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Dorer was born in Bellaire, Ohio and is now a resident of Long Beach, Calif. Edward J. Senff, Jr., 65, joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as an AB for the Bo­ land and Cornelius Steamship Co. Brother Senff started sailing in 1929. Born in Michigan, he is now a resident of Onaway, Mich, with his wife, Marion. Gladstone W. Ford, 65, joined the Union in 1938 in the port of Boston sailing as a cook. Brother Ford was bom in Barbados, British West In­ dies, and is a resident of Roosevelt, L.I., N.Y. with his wife, Eulalia. Bernard Falk, 57,, joined- the Union in the port of New Yotk in 1955 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Falk is a native of Poland and is now a resident of Baltimore with his wife, Bernice. Fred F. Kallsfrom, 64, joined the Union in the port of Detroit sailing as a cook for Boland and Cornelius. Brother Kallstrom had sailed for 44 years. Bom in Jefferson, Ohio, he is now a resident of Styrgeon Bay, Wise, with his wife, Tessie. Anderson J. Johnes, 63, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of Tampa sailing as a bosun. Brother Johnes is a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was bora in Missouri and is a resident Of Tampa with his wife, Evelyn. Marcelo S. Maguad, 65, joined the Union in the port of Savannah, Ga. in 1955 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Maguad sailed for 46 years. Bom in the Philippine Islands, he is now a resident of San Francisco. Floyd Dominski, 66, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as an oiler. Brother Dominski walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. Bom in Tremont, Pa., he is a resident of Jer­ sey City, N.J. William Leuschner, 63, joined the Union in 1946 in the port of Phila­ delphia sailing as a bosun. Brothel Leuschner is a native of Poznany ;? Poland and is now a resident gf math, Calif, with his wife, Susey.. ?} Ends Long Career on iskes^ -i'.d-jibl Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooldyn, N. Y. 11232 I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my name on your mailing list. (Prim InformaUon) bJAhlE ADDRESS .... .. STATE CITY ZIP. SIU-IBU members please give: Bk# Soc. Sec. # .1 / TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If 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. ADDRESS CITY • " ZIP. STATE. • Page20/:'^// - Seafarer Robert E. Jackson (I.), aftehsailing on the Great Lakes for 311'd^rs,' receives his first pension check from Frankfori, Mich. Port Agent Haf6li&'Rath bun. During the last years of a long sailing career begun in,1.945, Brpjher Jack­ son sailed as a porter aboard the Ann Arbor Railroad Carferrie%^^'^,|^ ... - • • of-" "•\'/;/v ., SeafarersLog �*# '•'S I t •r.sia- tfi^^.i-'W .>.j.-u :• fi,< t i:-.A'p .i- - .V7'>J' *v,. . I <f7-'A;.H-..>' |y<»v. i-y ; V'n". STEER A CLEAR COURSEI ( M, ^ f , V • "* ' a ^ „ „ I, barbifuIfs a pretty tough rap,but that's exactly how it is and yon can't do anyrat^ spCM,; LSDj or even maryuana—the U.S. Coa^ Guard will revoke fihing about it. Hie convicted drug user leaves a black mark on his reputatkni your seanuui papers, without appeal, FOREVER. for the jest of his life. , means fliat you lose for the r^ of your Ufe the right to make a However, drugs can not only destroy your di^t to a good livelihood, It living by the sea. can destroy your life. / However, it doesnt quite end there even if yon receive a suspended r» •. ^ . .. ... Vi sentence Drug abuse presenfe a senous direat to botti your physical and mental You liuiy loM your right to vote, your right to hold ouhHc office or to Om. a guu. You ffieo u«.y lo« the oppo;Ll.y of ever becoming a doctor, deutiri, certiSed public accouutaut, englueer, lawyer, architect, reattor, pharmacist, school tocher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardize your right to hold a job whc!ie you must be licensed or boiided and you may never be able to work for the city, the county, or the Federal government. Anastado Cmzado Please contact Mrs. Leticia Cruzado 'as soon as possible at 135 Franklin Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11205. AlbertH. Schwartz Please contact Mr. Mike Schwartz as soon as possible at 3905 Glenbrook, Arlington, Tex. 76015. Please contact your wife, Mary, as soon as possible at her San Francisco address. " Beriurd Lahdos Please contact Jean Mateson as soon as p^ible at (212) 624-6335. James K. Haines Please contact Mrs. Ester Haines as soon as possible c/o Mrs. Ingrid Gray­ son, Dep. Mail Sw. Box 192, F.P.O. San Francisco, Calif. 96651. Percy Williams, Jr. Please contact your aunt, Mrs. Cora Edgerson as soon as possible at 1201 S. Galvez, New Orleans, La. 70125, or (504) 827-0765. Your father also wishes you to contact him in Strutler, Ohio at (216) 755-5540. Politics Is i • aiinfire )c: October, 1974 T" ®t **T®' . I -ju .1 Vrr •» i • I"®* <*"*8® destroy your natural r^ht to a good, happy, productive ih. Stay drug free and steer a clear course. Aug. 22.Sept. 25,1974 Number SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums Amount MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE 10 678 192 22 8 7,873 1 192 17 127 5,748 2,541 143 38 67,241 13 1,938 248 450 74 138 20 5 157 — MONTH TO DATE 340,595.88 5,748.00 7,623.00 20,992.45 3,983.50 537,928.00 3,590.40 44,189.35 12,286.40 3,999 641 1,152 206 34 1,382 — 94,262.91 2,809.01 18,044.50 6,000.00 223.00 3,435.72 810,420.59 20,524.08 147,396.95 54,434.75 2,435.65 29,485.69 — PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS 5 Death 184 Hospital & Hospital Extras 127 Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. 11 Surgical 76 Optical ' 1 Blood Transfusions 2 Special Equipment — Meal Books 3 Dental .............................. • 1,916 Supplemental Medicare Premiums 89 1,490 1,070 113 530 5 23 —• 9 14,863 15,000.00 21,917.72 4,610.77 1,000.00 1,399.93 25.00 422.75 — 750.00 13,887.00 262,000.00 231,322.31 40,797.37 15,057.25 11,933.75 330.75 5,139.36 — 2,166.86 107,463.30 7 68 4,319.50 25,106.31 .' \ .. TOTALS 12,169 Total Seafarers Welfare Plan 2,257 Total Seafarers Pension Plan 1,183 Total Seafarers Vacation Plan " Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation 15,609 / — ^ ' I 103,711 17,726 9,559 130,996 $ YEAR TO DATE 24,300.00 $ 678.00 576.00 3,221.90 505.50 62,984.00 75.00 4,572.77 863.70 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 1-.-; ^ Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical Special Equipment .:i •i if 1.;f 7 285,884.68 2,742,951.95 546,291.64 4,275,998.14 583,461.01 5,041,634.41 $1,415,637.33 $12,060,584.50 •'i k; Page 21 �DISPATCHERS RtoPORT TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C SEPTEMBER 1-30, 1974 1 . REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port • I. ' '• • Vi-' •' 9 95 9 33 22 9 28 43 27 68 25 36 8 92 0 2 12 • 8 18 21 5 4 7 601 Boston New York ... Philadelphia Baltimore .. Norfolk .... Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville . San Francisco Wilmington ., Seattle Puerto Rico . . Houston . . . . Piney Point .. Yokohama ... Alpena Buffalo Cleveland .... Detroit Duluth Frankfort .. .. Chicago Totals Port Boston New York .. .. Philadelphia . Baltimore ... Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville .. San Francisco Wilmington .. Seattle Puerto Rico .. Houston .... Piney Point . . Yokohama ... Alpena Buffalo Cleveland .... Detroit Duluth Frankfort .... Chicago Totals Port Boston New York . . . Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington =. Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Totals All Depts :... ; - :... 2 19 5 3 6 • 0 7 17 7 10 6 12 0 18 0 2 2 3 4 4 4 1 2 134 2 80 5 33 15 6 27 36 25 51 17 22 9 86 0 4 3 5 5 23 9 3 1 477 4 47 6 10 6 1 11 24 30 20 8 11 2 31 0 1 1 0 3 3 9 0 2 220 46 5 13 14 3 14 28 31 31 9 19 10 40 0 1 2 1 0 3 0 2 1 286 4 6 0 1 2 1 0 3 4 9 0 3 0 - 10 7 0 0 0 0 . 0 ~1 2 0 53 4 35 5 17 15 3 6 31 15 20 6 14 14 26 0 0 4 3 4 21 8 17 6 274 1,648 3 110 10 28 30 0 28 59 29 47 14 31 27 59 31 5 6 6 13 9 7 7 3 562 969 DECK DEPARTMENT 2 ' 8 5 2 83 24 0 10 12 0 28 5 0 10 13 0. 0 3 0 6 1 2 24 52 2 13 29 0 8 36 0 2 9 0 29 21 0 3 7 0 10 50 0 10 0 0 3 2 21 3 9 . 4 8 9 16 9 13 19 8 22 8 18 16 15 13 2 3 3 8 94 200 457 2 42 6 10 7 3 13 33 17 28 10 16 0 42 0 3 2 1 3 5 1 2 1 247 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 2 2 1 63 29 0 6 4 0 30 6 0 8 5 0 0 . 2 0 0 5 30 0 39 1 14 22 20 0 25 0 6 2 16 19 1 1 5 4 0 38 15 0 0 3 0 4 1 18 2 4 6 0 2 5 2 4 16 2 2 0 9 9 3 1 1 3 5 1 175 36 318 4 127 16 59 27 9 69 94 34 100 28 31 19 136 0 4 6 1 1 21 4 3 1 794 6 89 7 22 10 2 20 41 28 39 17 18 6 56 0 1 1 0 1 3 6 0 4 377 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 3 0 46 31 9 6 3 0 11 6 0 9 8 0 2 0 0 0 1 2 36 19 0 13 12 0 25 11 0 6 0 1 16 14 2 7 0 5 14 18 0 0 26 0 1 1 0 0 0 9 3 2 1 1 2 4 7 6 1 6 5 4 11 4 2 3 1 2 224 175 41 4 70 11 34 21 6 43 57 36 61 21 27 19 114 0 2 2 0 0 3 0 1 0 556 3 16 0 3 2 1 2 3 6 17 8 2 1 14 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 83 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0, 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 -'0 3 8 8 177 21 62 40 3 55 96 47 118 44 30 40 99 0 3 I 4 11 14 7 - 4 3 887 1,594 10 51 0 13 13 0 1 14 8 7 1 8 3 75 0 7 75 21 25 87 21 22 43 505 558 1 6 0 2 2 1 0 0 1 - 0 0 1 0 1 0 4 4 1 0 2 1 1 331 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 4 - 6 M, 59 ii 32 19 3 24 57 -• 0 ®: 0 9 2 7 0 4 2 23 0 5 73 4 26 43 19 17 15 283 349 S m m Wi p m m S A 4 10 0 4. 3 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 1 0 1 2 2 3 39 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 5• ^9 m • 0 4 1 5 0 1 1 0 0 1 3 0 0 1 0 8 0 2 . 3 4 4 1 2 1 4 42 12 147 23 69 29 17 62 123 55 130 54 60 20 182 0 5 8 4 10 17 2 2 4 1,065 1 4 0 0 1 0 . 0 . 1 2 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 3 2 2 4 2 1 31 '^1 10 '^1' 38 * 1 ' 1 • 5 H ,,. . 22 m • 4 4 mMMMMwiiBiBHWiBIBBi ^ 395 999 550 171 2,811 & Wafers Inland Boaiiiien^s Union - United fcdusfrlai Workers PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DlGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave„ Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALPENA, Mfch 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (5i7) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass. 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y 290 Franklin St. 14202 SIU (716) TL 3-9259 IBU (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, ni.. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 SIU (312) SA 1-0733 mU (312) ES 5-9570 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Midi. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3 St. 55806 (218) R A 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box D 415 Main St 49635 (616) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex. ... .5804 Canal St 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla.. 2608 Pearl St. 32233 (904) EL 3-0987 JERSEY CITY, NX 99 Montgomeiy St 07362 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala. ..... i S. Lawrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va. 115 3 St 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky. .; 225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tex.... .534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1321 Mission St 94103 (415) 626^6793 SANTUROB, P.R..1313 Fernandez, Juncos, Stop 20 00908 (809)724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravols Ave. 63116 (314)752-6500 TAMPA, Fhk 312 Harrison St. 33602 (813) 229-2788 TOLEDO, Ohio .... .935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, CaUf. 510 N. Broad St 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOllAMA. Japan ........P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nikon Ohdori Naka-Kn 231-91 201-7935 Ext 281 As Carted at the general membership meeting at Headquarters earlier this month, and as evidenced by the figures above, shipping has been pretty good in most ports. The outlook for shipping in the future, ^ough, is even better because of the passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 and the start of construction of the Tfans-Alaska Pipeline. Although passed fmur years ago, the benefits tO Seafarers of the Merchant Marine Act will rot he fully realized for many years to come—and the Alaska pipefine will not affect our domestic shipping untfl 1977, i^on its completion. Page22 Seafarers Lofi �^^•TS^rKT.fP'acst: k I ANNUAL REPORT iS5>i • ^ f rjS'.;*,- ,• SEAFARERS PENSION FUND ' (Name of Welfare Fund) 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 (Address of Fund) to the SUPERINTENDENT OF BANKS of the STATE OF NEW YORK NOTES: (1) All data in the Annual Report is to be copied from the Annual Statement. Where a copy of U.S. Department of Labor Form D-2 is required to be filed • in lieu of Pages 7 to 14 of the New York Annual Statement, the Statement of ' ^ Assets and Liabilities (Part IV, Section A) and the Statement of Receipts and rt ! Disbursements (Part IV, Section B) of Form D-2 may be substituted for Pages .{ - I2 and 3 herein. (2) The Annual Report is required to be filed, in duplicate, within five months after the close of the fiscal year used in maintaining the records of the fund. Address ' /replies to New York State Banking Department, Employee Welfare Fund Division, 100 Church Street, New York, New York 10007. (3) The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment, refer to the Annual State­ ment, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York State Banking Department, Employee Welfare Fund Division, 100 Church Street, New York, New York 10007. y. <• ''T ' I as ..00 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SEAFARERS PENSION FUND ; m tm) ASSETS^ 1. Cash: a. On interest $ 6,863,461.21 b. Not on interest 72,771.33 c. In office $ 6,936,232.54 2. Bonds: a. Government obligations $ 120,372.00 b. Other obligations 57,575,364.67 57,695,736.67 3. Stocks: a. Preferred $ 1,788,171.05 b. Common 28,109,278.29 29,897,449.34 4. Mortgage loans on real estate 175,200.83 5. Real estate, less $ encumbrances and less $ allowance for depreciation 6. Interest and other investment income due and accrued 1,124,880.04 Other assets (List each separately): 7. Mortgage Investment Trust 999,732.43 8. Contributions receivable 3,115,757.80 9. 10. Total Assets $99,944,989.65 •o '' 1. -Contributions: (Exclude amounts entered in Item 2) (a) Employer $16,034,390.04 (b) Employee (c) Other (Specify) (d) Total (Contributions $16,034,390.04 2. • Dividends and Experience Rating Refunds from Insurance Companies 3. Investment Income: (a) Interest 4,251,782.67 (b) Dividends 977,323.46 (c) Rents (d) Other (Specify) (e) Total Income from Investments 5,229,106.13 4." Profit On disposal of investments 1,043,336.50 5. Increase by adjustment in asset values of in­ vestments 6. Other Additions: (Itemize) (a) (b) (c) Total Other Additions 7. Total Additions $22,306,832.67 -I ;' .5^^'1 ; .ft DEDUCTIONS FROM FUND BALANCE 8. Insurance and Annuity Premiums to Insurance Carriers and Payments to Service Organiza­ tions (Including Prepaid Medical Plans) ... 9. Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or Separately Maintained Fund 10. Payments to an Organization Maintained by the Plan for the Purpose of Providing Bene­ fits to Participants (Attach latest operating statement of the Organization showing detail of administrative expenses, supplies, fees, etc.) 11. Payments or Contract Fees Paid to Independ­ ent Organizations or Individuals Providing Plan Benefits (Clinics, Hospital, Doctors, etc.) 12. Administrative Expenses: (a) Salaries (b) Allowances, Expenses, etc (c) Taxes (d) Fees and Commissions (e) Rent (f) Insurance Premiums (g) Fidelity Bond Premiums '. (h) Other Administrative Expenses (Specify) Tabulating, employee benefits, office expenses (i) Total Administrative Expenses 13. Loss on disposal of investments 14. Decrease by adjustment in assets values of in­ vestments 15. Other Deductions: (Itemize) (a) Information and education ... (b) Litigation—claims, settlements (c) Total Other Deductions 16. Total Deductions A p., $ 6,123,499.01 I - •I 164,008.15 13,892.17 13,105.02 110,151.51 41,478.31 1,651.48 1,900.00 I 307,145.05 653,331.69 1,221,533.83 337.63 3,650.00 17. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at Beginning of Year 18. Total Additions During Year (Item 7 above).. 19. Total Fund Balance at Beginning of Year Plus Additions ; 20. Total Deductions During Year (Item 16 above) 21. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at End of Year (Item 14, page 7) 3,987.63 $ 8,002,352.16 It m $85,458,782.58 22,306,832.67 107,765,615.25 8,002,352.16 $99,763,263.09 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SEAFARERS PENSION FUND STATE OF NEW YORK SS. COUNTY OF KINGS and Trustees of the Fund and , ^ being duly sworn, each for himself deposes and says that this Aiuiual Report is true to the best of his information, knowledge and belief. Employer trustee 1 The ass^Mted iff tois statement must be valued on the basis regularly used in valuing investments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shall 1^ valued at their llBii&za^ or present value, whichever is lower, if such a statement is not so requited t^ wraed with the U.S. Treasury Departihent. October, 1971 A 'i -ri ^r ^^ i 11. Oiitstanding benefit claims not covered by insurance carriers ... $ 12. Othef ainpunts set aside for payment of benefits 13. premiums and annuity considerations due to insurance carriers ; for member benefits 14. General expenses due or accrued -• 43,103.32 Other liabilities (List each separately): 15. Due to other Plans 138,623.24 1® •(. 17 18. TotalXiabilities 181,726.56 19. BalanMofFtmd-. 99,763,263.09 20. Total ......v......:.... $99,944,989.65 !.:• 'i: I A) RECONCILEMENT OF FUND BALANCE LIABBLI'IIES ,• ? I t .'H ADDITIONS to FUND BALANCE !;^ For the fiscal year ended March 31,1974 9{.' ;ti:;. • V' ^' CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE (RESERVE FOR FUTURE BENEFITS) Page 23. 5 J E191BTf.e2 I' '•V �Involvementr^ ^ ^eajarers have demonstrated an active interest in participating m pdUticcdt^ l^j^^&ive activities, which are -j vikOf to both our job security and our social and economic welfcae, by voluntarily donating $100 or more to the Seaf arers Political 1 Activities Donation (SPAD) fund during the year 1973. •"''iVv;: "J.-.,, : H. A. Ahmad 'A' San Francisco,Calif. R. Boyle Annapolis, Md. E. Craig Newton Hamilton, Pa. R. Farris St. Lotus, Mo. E.L. Alderman Brooklyn, N.Y, B.F.Brooks ^ Lexington, Md. R. Czadek Diduth, MiraU R.Fowlkes Orewe,Va. C. Anchorage Brooklyn, N.Y. B. Brown Mobile, Ala. R.Daishey Brooklyn, N.Y, M. H. Franson Houston, Tex. lii Andersen Union Town, Ala. L.Bruski Rogers City, MUsh. B. Dahlan Brooklyn, N.Y M.Gain Philadelphia, Pa. S.Anderson No.Seatle, Wash. L.Buchan Upper Marlboro, Md. C.DeJesus Brooklyn, N.Y, P.Genaro Tampa, Flo.' Li Bugo AlgonaCyMich. J.P.DeSanio8 Brooklyn, N.Y. tir. X Gonzales New Orleans, ta. » F» j R. Desmond Eden, N.Y. R. L. Goodman Dallas, Tex. itB.Ayala Bronx, N.Y. B-Azar Brooklyn, N.Y. T.Burke Belmont, Mass. J. W. Badgeit ^ Baytown, Tex. K. Burton New Orleans,Lau' M. Baines Hampton, Va. R.Butch Warminister, N. J. T.Baker Berlin, Md. S.R.Carroll Hermosa Beach,Calif. R. Balog Youngstown, Ohio L.Carver Santee, Calif. A.Barnett Brooklyn, N.Y^ B.Cloudman G. Dudley Pr~dUla,.i,MicH. . ' J. M. Kulberg Hampton, N.H. D.Howell , xmm Little Park, Minhi 'J.Hunt, Mobae,Aia. M. Kurtz Jacksonville, F/cf| D. Hurley Carrollen, Tex. R.Laiche New Orleans, La, J.C.Illson NewRochelle,N.Y.' ' F.I.Laing ,:•_•,:• J,,. New Orleans, Ld, i-f's. •' -/v- D.W. Leuwqfdfj^., Houston, Tex^ R.R.Doody 6rielle,N.J. E. Halley Portsinouth, Va. I.Jaime Bayanion,Puerto Rico P.Lardeque Frankfort, Mich, B.Drumgoode San Jose, Calif. J. L. Hamley A A Jastpr S^r^isco, Calif. San Marcus, Tex. C.Egelston Goldsboro,N.C. SABigelOw Henderson, Nev. ' T.Isch , ^ Algonae, Mich. ^\ W.Corbett Bronx, N.Y. D. Cosentino Baltimore, Md. /.A.. J.Green Algonae, Mich. R. Baumgardner San Francisco,Calif. iif- • S. Doherty Harrington, R. I. ./••.if:;: C.Eastwood Oberlin,La. \ W.E.Bierly r Cleveland, Ohio W.Kull .^1 Forest HOI, Ill.^^m • - -v. L. Lantphere . ^ Brooklyn, N F. J.C.Coombs Chesapeake, Fa. IG, Berry Springfield,Va . • W.Kokms Honolulu, Hawaii V.Isaido New Orleans, La - B.M.Bartholomew Arlington, Va H. Cortes Brooklyn, N.Y. ' •; " • SA. Himmd ^ Boston, Mass. , , R. Goodwin Brockton, Mtws. K. Duggan - • Acckeet.Mdi" i A.Hooper : Millville, N.J. S.C.Klano _ Hamilton, Ore, [ A. Dimitropoulos , New York, N. Fi J.F.Colbert Newport N^S,Va W. Barron Detroit, Mich. ^ . •, •'m H.R.Hill River Rouge, Mich. • M. Elethorws Algonae, Midi, J.M.Erich AMm,Ohio Hanks J.«.Jokn^on Auburn, Wash. ^ ^ . • S.Harris NewOrleans,La. J.fonesfY'^'-New OflOdhs, LaJ D->Hart ''kd.TexasCity,Tex. C.M.Joy Wanetechee, Wash. G.B00S Garwood, N.J. ,W.8. Borchardt DanSouci,Fla &.C.Borda te, Calif. AAA i jmBoughman i Detroit, Mich. . ^t.Bousson ^ imeood,N.Y. C.W.Bowman Glenn Burney, Mdl [ J. L. Boyce nrginia Beach,Va ^. 'JI Page 24 4 i' / F.J.Le^a Camden, N. J. ''4-u v""^' M.M.Leilyy'AMfi^0i : WesiminstS^lfdl R. C. L^andomekAMi Baltimafe,Md. t , T.Daeo-..,.:-Ty'''^h New Orleans, ta. / - J,Hastings Baltimore, Md. W.A.Kenny Philadelphia, Pa H.Lilledah New York, N. y; *"' J.S.Heeks Houston, Tex. C.R.Killeen Scranton, Pa R.C.Loiderman Baltimore, Md., D.Hernandez Detroit, Mich. / A.L.King . San Francisco, Calif R.Lorenson 1 Algonae, Mich. F. B. Mack St. Helena, Calif. _ , a. A, Blair Boulder City, Nev. J. J. Bock^ Mobile, Ala 11 B. M. Mahan Bronx,N.Y. AR'Mchan ronx, N. Y^ • /-imisL, ^0. Mainaiza n,Mas8. R. Makarewieif -^5Baltimore, Md._ K*Manko * Somerdale, N. J. . « ;V ^ "1 ib^R. Mansfield ISan Diego,Calit t '1 L.Marrero ' -,^1 San Francisco, Calif^ J.F.Marth Northhampton^ Da j M. Martin J ila Seafarers Log ,191 , �f itl ,|;|f 210 Seafarers Gave $100 or More to SPAD in 1973 .X ) ^ i Ii W.B. Tampa, Fid. r.lM.Paulson Portland, Ore. j.Richoux Metaire,La. Hi G. Roth " Dick8on,TeXi C.W.Seese Baltimore, Md. W.d.Sims Mobile, Ala. J. M. McCoy tynntmod, Wmh. G. Payton Pritchard, Ala. J. Rivera Monterey Park, Calif. M. Russo No. Seattle, Wash. W.P.Setlife Florida R, A. McDonnell Beliinyham, Waalu G.C. Smith Jacksonville, Fla. M, A. Peters Novato, Calif. N.Rivera Brooklyn, N.Y. N. G. Sakellarides Silver Spring, Md. T. P. Shannon Ogdensburg, Ni Y. D. L, Merson Baltimore, Md. D. Soyka Piney Point, Md. L. Phillips Loxlty, Ala. J.Michael Baltimore, Md. L.Pretious Houston,Tex. H.N.Middleton Sat8uma,Ala. B. Prozak Al0onac,Mieh. T.W.Miller Lang Beach, N.Y. S.Rafferty 1.8. Rodriguez Manhattan Beach, Calif. Audndale, La. L. Minix Richmond, Calif. R.Raynep Jacksonville, Flo. M. Montenwgtaf Houston, Texi / '> . P.Rivern J.Salyards Bayamon, Puerto Rico Bakersheld, Calif. Ai S. Shariff River RoUgd, Mich. L. Rodden Detroit, Mich. D. L. SanFilippo San Diego,Calif. G^T. Sheen Seattle, Wash. D.Santiago Bronx, N.Y. S.Simpson St. Louis, Mo. C. Rodriguez Jersey City,N.J. S.Schultz R. F. Sims Grand Junction, Colo. Brooklyn, N. Y. . •H ' ''.U. ' ,)• . ] D. SPrague SeattlCrWash. W.S.Stark Brooklyn,N.Y. ^ t i CM E. D.Stefer Houston, Tex. C.Rondo Baltimore, Md. .1 , - »• J ' "ii J. C. Moore W.Covina, Calif. "t't- ' :*5 I Vi ^ Sr T.P.Moore Lexington Park, Md. t V» r' ; % E. W. Morris Belleville, Mich. C. Mosseri TrumlnM,Cdiu^ 'ti E.Moyer Brodktm'N^Mf^m A j.Mumns DenhamSprtiMfS,,^ C. Murphy ^ Houston, Tex. G. Nason Garden City, N.Y. N. Ocasio Brooklyn, N.Y. D. Olsen Detroit, Mich. 'ii' ¥ , ^ O. J. Olsen Jersey City, N. J; J. J. Orsini Her8h€y,Pa. % O.F.Ostiander MarysvUle, WasH^i, K. Othberg Cleveland, Ohid r J.A.Wright BedtB^tWa^ M.WMxhumn MetBdri€,hg. ^ E.Young Detroit, Mich. f' R,Palacios ' Houston, Tex. , GiomestegMasmi P.C.Pardervich St.Albans,N.Y. ; V i M. Young Algonac, Mich, , t - I - rI.Zemenz Norwalk,Conn. -J kyL iB.G.Partch,Jr. le,Wmh, J ' •^'• J•'fl^5!.iv 0ctober,i9M t ^ C.Woodward Algtmtc, Mich. P. Owen : Califafrnitt,l!p4l P.jPdintisand San Francisco, Calif: Page 25 �m r* Seafaring on "America's Fourth k • Over 2,500 Seafarers man 58 ships which carry a large part of 389-miIlion tons of waterhorne cargo each year but never touch the waters of the Atlantic, the Pacific or the Gulf of Mexico. Sail­ ing off what has been called America's fourth scacoast, Seafarers on the Great Lakes form an important part of America's merchant marine. Sailing specially designed Great Lakes vessels, these Seafarers carry the cement, coal, limestone, lumber, ore and other raw materials that supply and fuel most of our major industries in the Northern part of the U.S. Not only are the ships on the Lakes different from those sailing on the deep sea, but sailing on these vessels also in­ volves a different type of work schedule. This SiU-contracted Great Lakes freighter, the Medusa Challenger (Cement Transport), gets ready to enter a lock. As is common on most Great Lakes ships, the pilot house is directly in back of the bow, while the crews quarters are placed far aft. Thr^..«h wi During the spring, summer and fall, the crews on these ships rarely get off as they sail from one city to another, only stopping long enough to load and unload their cargo. But during the severe Northern winters, these Lakes vessels are forced to lay up because of « . . Coast"! i . J ice on the Lakes and connecting rivers,' and the Seafarers aboard these ships must wait until the spring thaw before shipping out again. Seafarers on the Lakes are also re­ quired to possess special skills in ord^r to perform their duties properly. They must be familiar with the various selfloading conveyors carried aboard many Lakes ships, the unloading pumps for cement and other fine bulk cargos, as well as know how to dock their ship without the aid of tugs by . using bow thrusters and lines. To service the Lakes Seafarers on these vessels, the SIU has developed a unique system to ensure that our mem­ bers on the Lakes receive the Union representation all Seafarers should expect. Because the vessels spend little time , in port, and crewmembers are paid each^ week rather than at intermittent pay-" oils, the SIU has placed patrolmen in a boathouse along tbe St. Clair River in Algonac to periodically service SIU crews as their ships pass through. AB Joe Boboia, in his 19th season Of sailing on the . SeaSs^r'..' ^ ...I .-A • l-y �•-<> r«»rv»v=i'«>itv^)7ir»<^f'*'«- ----- ••-• 'i jn •n Members Play Important Role on Great Lakes The St. Clair River is the only con­ necting channel from Lakes Michigan and Huron to the Eastern Great Lakes, and most ships in the SIU-contrac(ed fleet pass through this channel fre­ quently. By monitoring a ship-to-shore radio, the SIU patrolmen in Algonac can intercept the SlU-contracted ships as they siowly navigate the narrow channel. When a ship sailing down river is contacted, a pilot takes the patrolmen out to the vessel in the SIU's^ small launch, and the patrolmen must climb up a ladder as the pilot keeps the launch alongside the moving ship. It is a tridcy maneuver, and though no patrolmen have been lost, a few briefcases have landed in the river whOn either the ship or launch has pitched suddenly and the patrolman on the ladder has had to lunge for the ship to avoid a cold and dangerous bath in the river. Once aboard the ship, the patrolmen service the Seafarers, hiding shipboard meetings, settling any beefs and con­ ducting other Union business as the ship continues its voyage down the St. Clair River. As the ship passes Detroit, approxi­ mately three hours after it has passed through Algonac, the patrolmen are taken off the ship by a private mail boat in a procedure similar to the one used to board the ship. For ships sailing upriver, the routine is reversed, with the patrolmen being put on the vessel in Detroit and taken off in Algonac by our launch. Seafaring on the Great Lakes is in­ deed a unique occupation, calling for specialized skills and presenting its own unique problems to a Union serving its. members. The SIU, in order to meet its obligation to all of its members, has had to adopt different procedures to spe­ cifically serve the needs of Seafarers on the Great Lakes. But, as unique as these procedures may be, they represent only superficial differences, for all Seafarers are united in their desire to make a de­ cent living as professional seamen who take pride in.their chosen career. Ml i %i -3^ The Detroit Edison (American Steamship) unloads its cargo of coal using its self-loading machinery. Self-loaders enable Great Lakes vessels to unload their cargoes of bulk ore in a few hours. T• ' "V •' '••i i. Members of the Paul H. Townsend's deck department hook up pumps that will unload their cargo of cement by sucking the fine, dry powder from the holds and pumping it into storage silos. i ' J , n I" J— ' ^ -iO* -f, ' ''.i' :' i he Union's launch, used to put its patrolmen aboard SlU-contracted Lakes hips as they pass through the St, Clair River, navigates the river on its way D meet a ship headed towards Detroit. SIU patrolmen, living on top of this boathouse in Algonac, Mich., monitor freighter traffic as it passes through the St. Clair River in order to service SIU members on the Great Lakes. Page 27 October, 1974 •:1 i- ; J c1S1£|f,S^ •, c:., JS:-; V �T' I jRnal JSeparturesi I 'i SIU pensioner Arnie R. Glasscock, 67, died on Aug. 2. Brother Glasscock joined the Union in 1949 in the port of ^ New Orleans sailing ^ cook. Born in Alabama, he was a resident of Foley, Ala. when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Selma; a son, Arnie, Jr., and a daughter, Luanda. SIU pensioner Alvin Henderson, 67, succumbed to cancer in Holthem, N. C. on Aug. 6. Brother Henderson joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Boston sailing in the steward department. He had sailed for 49 years. A native of Savannah, Ga., he was a resident of New Orleans when he died. Surviving are his widow. Venita and a godchild, Wanda. Roqne P. Ramos, 53, died of a heart attack on the SS San Juan (Sea-Land) off Cadiz, Spain on Aug. 5. Brother Ramos joined the Union in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a chief steward. He was born in Portugal and was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Leonides; three sons, Edivor, George and Roque, Jr., and a daughter, Nancy. IBU pensioner Raymond A. Miiligan, 61, died of cancer in the USPHS hospital in Baltimore on May 2. Brother Milligan joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing as a chief engineer for the Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1944 to 1974. Bom in Baltimore, he was a resident of St. Michaels, Md. at his death. Burial was in Glen Haven Memorial Park, Gleh Burnie, Md. Sur­ viving are his widow, Margaret and a daughter, Margaret. SIU pensioner Alfred Mueller, 74, passed away on June 30. Brother Muel­ ler joined the Union in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. A native of Estonia, USSR, he was a resident of Staten Island, N.Y. when he died. Russell H. Scalllon, 53, died in a hepatic coma in the Poplar Bluff Vet­ eran Hospital in Missouri on May ^24. Brother &allion was a member of the SlU-aflfiliated IBU sailing for Inland Tugs. Bom in Arkansas, he was a resi­ dent of Lilboum, Mo. Interment was in Mounds Park Cemetery, Lilbourn. Sur­ viving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Scalllon of Lilbourn and a sister, Mrs. Ethel Delashmet of St. Louis. SIU pensioner Ancil E. Cunning­ ham, 57, died of heart disease on Aug. 28. Brother Cunning­ ham joined the Union in the port of Hous­ ton in 1955 sailing as a chief electrician. A native of Middleport, Ohio, he was a resident of New Orleans when he passed away. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Fred (Marcella) Bartels of Youngstown, Ohio. David C. Dix, 58, passed away in the USPHS -hospital in Norfolk on Aug. 8. Brother Dix joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Norfolk in 1968 sail­ ing as an AB and mate for the Chesapeake Bay Co. from 1945 to: 1964, the NBC Line in 1972 and the Allied Towing Co. He was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran of World War II. Born in Cape Charles, Va., he was a resident there when he died. Sur­ viving are his widow, Marjorie and two sons, David, Jr. of Atlanta and Robert. Woodrow Wilson Moore, 60, passed away on Aug. 3. Brother Moore joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a bosun. A native of North Caro­ lina, he was a resident of Baltimore when he died. Surviving are his widow, Kathy; a son, George of Roanoke, Va. and two brothers, Roy and Dew£y of Tarboro, N.C. Alfred Talaske, 38, died of a heart attack in Alpena, Mich, on Aug. 12, 1973. Brother Talaske joined the IBU in the port of Alpena in 1956 sailing in the steward department for the Boland and Cornelius Co., American Steam­ ship Co. and the Huron Cement Co. He was a graduate of the HLSS. Bom in Alpena, he was a resident there when he passed away. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Alpena. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael T. Talaske and a brother, David, all of Alpena. SIU pensioner Clifford J. Cooper, 71, died of a cerebral stroke at his home in Toledo, Ohio on June 29. Brother Cooper joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as a fireman-watertender for the American Steamship Co. until his retirement in 1966. He had sailed for ^5 years and was born in New York. Cremation was in the Toledo Memorial Park Ceme­ tery, Sylvania, Ohio. Surviving are two sons, Sherwood of Buffalo, N.Y. and Russell, and a daughter, Mrs. Shirley Schlinder of Gowanda, N.Y. SIU pensioner Gustav A. Lueth, 72, died in Long Island College Hospital, Brooklyn, N.Y. on Apr. 21. Brother Lu­ eth joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York mailing as a cook. He had sailed for 32 years, at­ tended the HLSS in 1970 and was a U.S. Army veteran in World War II. A native of Hamburg, Germany, he was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. at his death. Surviving is ji brother. Jack of Union City, N.J. Frederick* R. Pekarek, Sr., 53, died aboard ship off Pan­ ama on Jan. 16, 1970. Brother Pekarek joined the Union . in the port of Jack: 5 sonville in 1964 sail­ ing in the deck de­ partment. He was in the U.S. Navy from 1936 to 1958. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was a resident of Jacksonville when he passed away. Burial was in Yonkers, N.Y. Surviving are his widow, Evelyn; a son, Frederick, Jr. of Jacksonville and a brother of Yonkers. SIU pensioner Albert G. McLaugh­ lin, 86, passed away on Aug. 17. Brother McLaughlin joined the SIU in 1940 in the port of Tampa sailing in the engine department. He was a resident Pompano Beach, Fla. when he died. Interment was in Flagler Memorial Cemetery, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Surviving are his widow, Marie; a son. Seafarer Lionel A. McLaughlin of North Lauderdale, Fla.; a foster son, Harrison Ebanks; seven daughters, Mrs. Alora Ebanks, Mrs. Leona Yates, Mrs. Helen McCannurse, Mrs. Genevieve Castels, Mrs. Verbena Alvarez, Mrs. Marie Watson and Mrs. Louise Ram­ irez; three brothers, Cyril, Frances and Carl; two sisters, Mrs. Rhoda Thomas and Mrs. Pearl Cliff; 19 grandchildren, 17 greatrgrandchlidren and a greatgreat-grandchild. IBU pensioner Carl A. ChisneU, 72, died of acute hepatic failure in the Faith Medical Center, East China Twsp., Mich, on Aug. 23. Brother ChisneU joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1964 sailing as an AB. He had sailed for 30 years. Born in Ar­ mada, Mich., he was a resident of St. Clair, Mich, when he passed away. In­ terment was in Hillside Cemetery, St. Clair. Surviving is a brother, David of St. Clair. f SIU pensioner Flacido L. Diaz, 80, died of cardiac arrest in the Abbey Hos­ pital and Medical Center, Coral Gables, Fla. on July 17. Brother Diaz joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of Tampa sailing as a cook. He had sailed for 38 years and had become a U.S. natural­ ized citizen. Seafarer Diaz was born in Spain and was a resident of Miami. In­ terment was in Woodland Park Ceme­ tery, Miami. Surviving are his widow, Carmen a son, Placido, Jr. of Miami and Tampa and a brother^ Antonio of Newark, N.J. SlU pensioner George Wass, 72, passed away from natural causes in the USPHS hospital, Staten Island, N.Y. on Aug. 5. Brother Wass joined the Union in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a chief electrician. Born in New York City, he was a resident of Irvington, N.J. at his death. Cremation took place in the Garden State Crema­ tory, North Bergen, N.J. with his ashes scattered on the high seas. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Frank (Joan) Puccio of Warwick, N.Y. and Susan Wass of Fairfield, Conn. < Frances L. Shac­ kelford, 68, passed away from lung can­ cer at home in Vir­ ginia Beach, Va. on July 9. Brother Shac­ kelford joined the Union in the port of New York in 1961 sailing as a chief steward. He was a pre­ war Navy veteran and was born in Nor­ folk. Interment was in Rosewood Me­ morial Park, Virginia Beach. Surviving is his widow, Lucy. Edward F. RodriIguez, 42, died of a heart attack in St. Mary's Hospital, Galveston on May 120. Brother RodriIguez joined the SIUaffiliated IBU in the I port of Houston in 1957 sailing as an AB for the G & H Towing Co. from 1956 to 1974. A native of Galveston, he was a resident there at his death. Burial was in Grace Memorial Park, Alta Loma, Tex. Sur­ viving are his widow, Billie Jean; a ,son, Edward, Jr.; four daughters, Elizabeth Ann, Wanda Jean, Barbara Jane and Betty Ann, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Rodriguez, Sr. IBU pensioner Lewis C. WUgns, 78, succumbed to cardioi respiratory failure in Beebe Hospital in ' Lewes, Del. on Aug. 12. Brother Wilgus [joined the Union in I the port of Philadel­ phia in 1961 sailing as a cook for the Taylor and Anderson Towing and Li^terage Co. since 1946. Bom in Delaware, he was a resident of 06ean View, Del. at his death. Interment was in the Wilgus Cemetery, Roxana, Del. Surviving are two sons, Lewis of Ocean View and Lloyd of Bethany Beach, Del. SIU pensioner George J. Giamarelos, 82, passed away due to natural causes in Vdlos, Greece on Apr. 22. Brother Giamarelos joined the Union in 1942 in the port of Detroit sailing as an oiler. He had sailed also on the deep sea. Bom in Greece, he was a resident of Volos at his death. Burial was in Volos. Surviving are a stepdaughter, Urania Giamareldu; a sister, Maria; an uncle, Isolnis G. NicHolos and a nephew, George Tsanis, all of Volos. John W. (Jack) Groener, 53, drowned when he fell into Lake Stock­ holm, N.J. on May 20. He was dead on arrival at Stockholm Lake Hospital. Brother Groener joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Born in Perth Amboy, N.J,, he was a resident of Stockholm, N.J. when he died. Burial was in Laurel Grove Memorial Cemetery, Totowa Boro, Paterson, N.j. Surviving are his widow,' Edith and his stepfather, Charles Bar­ tow of Paterson. SIU pensioner Wade B. Harrell, 59, succumfied to heart disease in New Or­ leans on Oct. 15,1973. Brother Harrell joined the Union in 1949 in the port of Tampa sailing as a cook and baker. A native of Dade City, Fla., he was a resi­ dent of New Orleans when he died; In; terment was in Orange Hill Cemetery, Tampa. Surviving is his Syidbw, Olga of Smyrna Beach, Fla. • ' ' H' . •» ••i'ii.I'" VJ-.-: . nh'"' Page 28 ilUIi �1 Jfinal Bepartwresi Richard H. Cox, 65, passed away on July 5. Brother Cox joined the SlU-affiliated'IBU in the port of Norfolk in 1961 sailing as a chief steward for McAl­ lister Brothers from 1959 to 1960. Bom in Medford, Mass., he was a resident of Cincinnati. Sur­ viving are his widow, Bumetta of Cleve­ land; a stepdaughter, Madge Crabtree and a stepson. Robert H. Daniels, 56, succumbed to heart disease on July 4. Brother Daniels joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1971 sailing as an AB for the Huron Cement Co. He was a pre-war U.S. Coast Guard veteran. A native of North Carolina, he was a resident of Alpena, Mich. Burial was in Caledonia Twsp. Cemetery, Spruce, Mich. Surviving is his widow, Jean. Wadsworth R. Daniels, 56, died on June 21. Brother Daniels joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1968 sailing as a QMED. He was a 1968 grad­ uate of the Andrew Furpeseth Training School in New Orleans, an A Seniority Upgrader at the HLSSiiin 1973 and attended the U.S. Maritime < > Administration's Bayonne, N,J(, Firefighting School. Seafarer Dan­ iels was a,U.S. Air Force veteran from 1940 to 1949. Bom in St. Francisville, La.; he was a resident of Baton Rouge, La. Surviving is his widow, Lee. . James O. Dewell, 64, passed away on J July 29. Brother Dewell joined the SIU in the port of Wilmington, Calif, in 19j59. sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for.42 years and was a; pre-war veteran of the Army and Navy. Seafarer Dewell was bom in Gooding, Idaho and was a resident of Houston. Surviving are a son, James, Jr.; two daughters, Susie and Maria; a half-brother, Samuel Grannukos trf Houston and two sisters, Mrs. Nita Hettler of Frazier Park, Calif, and Mrs. Cora Betz of Seattle. Ernest C. Siupper, 43, perished in the blaze of his mobile home in Delco, N.C. on Apr. 15. Brother Skipper joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in 1957 sailing as a first mate aboard the SS Sea Eagle for the Allied Towing Co. He was bom in Delco and was a resident there. Burial was in the Delco Ceme­ tery. Surviving are a son, Ernest, Jr.; a daughter, Vickie; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Grover Skipper; four brothers, William, James, Robert and Grant; two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Walker and Mrs. Melba Kay Little and two sister-in-laws, Mrs. Sue Skipper and Mrs. Rosetta October, 1974 George F. Lesnan^^5, died on Aug. V LesnanW'^r— ' joined the Union *** in the port of Wilm^ ington, Calif, in 1955 — sailing as a firemanwatertender. He was > an Army veteran of World War 11 and attended the SIUMEBA, District 2 School for Marine Engineers in 1968. Born in Mingo Junction, Ohio, he was a resident of Sonoma, Calif. Surviving are his widow. Park Soon and his father, John of Mingo Junction. IBU pensioner Norris F. Lever, 70, succumbed to an acute pulmonary edema in Outer Drive Hospital, Lincoln Park, Mich, on Aug. 8. Brother Lever joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1961 sailing as a tug linesman for the Frank Becker Tow­ ing Co. from 1953 to 1974. A native of Detroit, he was a resident of Lincoln Park. Interment was in Maple Grove Cemetery, Starville, Mich. Surviving are his widow, Dorothy; a son, Marvin, and a daughter, Mrs. Beverly Knierim of Newport, Mich. John Patrick. Ryan, 56, suc­ cumbed to heart at­ tack on the SS San Juan (Sea-Land) at sea on July 26. Brother Ryan joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Savannah sailing as a cliief electrician. He had sailed for 37 years. Seafarer Ryan, walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961, attended the HLSS for upgrading in 1966 and was on the Vietnam run during hostili­ ties. A native of Savannah; he was a resident of Pottsville, Pa. when he died. Interment was in the Queen of the Uni­ verse Cemetery, Monongahela Twsp., Pa. Surviving are his widow, Mary and a son, John, Jr. SIU pensioner Pearl May Yost, 76, died of a heart attack in Erie, Pa. on Mar. 19. Sister Yost was one of the last women to sail as a cook on the Great Lakes aboard the SSScobel. She joined the Union in the port of Buffalo in 1951 sailing for the Erie Sand & Gravel Co. She had sailed for 18 years. A native of Kentucky, she was a resident of Girard, Pa. at her death. Burial was in Girard. Surviving are two grandsons, Richard G. Myers of Girard and David P. Myers of Erie and a daughter-in-law, Rita. 1 SIU pensioner Mark Wamoff, 65, succumbed to a heart attack in St. Vin­ cent's Hospital, To­ ledo, Ohio on Feb. 9. Brother Wamoff joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1959 sailing as a wheelman. Bom in Russia, he was a resident of Toledo. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, To­ ledo. Surviving is his widow, Blanche. SIU pensioner Ronald A. Eden, 62, succumbed to a heart attack on July 1 in Harborview Medical Center, Seattle. Brother Eden joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief electrician. He had sailed for 43 years. Born in London, England, he was a resident of Seattle. Cremation took place in the Washelle Crematory, Seattle. Surviving is his widow, Mamie. "I • • I .:a t ''if > Gerard T. McGar•ty. 52, died aboard the SS San Pedro (Sea-Land) on Sept. 3 off San Francisco. Brother McGarity ] joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1968 sailing as a chief electrician. He was in the U.S. Navy from 1940 to 1949 and was up­ graded to OMED this year at the HLSS. Born in Billings, Mont., he was a resi­ dent of San Francisco when he passed away. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Nancy Ryan of Gardenia, Calif. SIU pensioner Jose M. Reyes, 63, succumbed to heart disease in Rio Peidras, Puerto Rico on July 14. Brother Emillo DI Pietro, Reyes joined the SIU 61, succumbed to a in 1938 in the port of heart attack on Aug. Baltimore sailing as 1. Brother Di Pietro a bosun since 1962. He had sailed for joined the Union in 45 years. Bom in Florida, Puerto Rico, 1938 in the port of he was a resident of Carolina, Puerto Galveston sailing as Rico when he died. Burial was in Caro­ a fireman-watertendLawrence B. "Lar­ lina. Surviving are his widow, Mercedes ^ er. He was born in ry" Kelly, 46, was New Jersey and was a resident of Pennsand his mother, Emilia of Santurce, killed in a crane ac­ ville, N.J. at his death. Surviving are his Puerto Rico. cident aboard the widow, Anna and a brother, Francis of containership, SS Ramon B. Fer­ Pennsgrove, N.J. Summit (Sea-Land) nandez, 53, died of on Sept. 1 at Cap­ arteriosclerosis car­ William C. B. tain's Bay, Unalaska, diovascular disease in Bourgeois, 49, suc­ Alaska. Brother Kelly the Church and cumbed to a pulmon­ joined the SIU in the port of Wilming­ Home Hospital in East ary embolism in ton, Calif, in 1956 sailing as an AB. He Baltimore on July 29. Jefferson Hospital, was a post-war Navy veteran. Born in Brother Fernandez Metairie, La. on June Revere, Mass., he was a resident of joined the SIU in the 3. Brother Bourgeois Fallbrook, Calif, when he died. Surviv­ port of Baltimore in 1960 sailing as a joined the SIU in ing are his widow, Billie; two scms, deck engineer. He was bom in Spain 1952 in the port of Scott and Brian; a stepson, Amold Bonand was a resident of Baltimore when New York sailing as a chief cook. He sall; a daughter, Maureen and a sister, he passed-away. Seafarer Fernandez was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War Mrs. Gloria H. Kennedy of Revere. completed his "A" Seniority Upgrading 11. Bom in New Orleans, he was a at the HLSS in 1973. Interment was resident of Metairie at his death. Burial in the Gardens of Faith, Baltimore. Ronald C. Sonthwas in Masonic Cemetery, New Or­ Surviving is a brother, Julio of Balti­ ard, 45, was lost leans. Surviving are his widow, Nancy more. overboard off the and a son, William, Jr. containership, the John Dickens, 61, Edward J. MulGalloway Sea-Land passed away on Aug. vanerton, 46, expired while helping to rig 20. Brother Dickens on July 25. Brother the starboard gang­ joined the SlU-affiMulvanerton joined way prior to entering liated IBU in the port the then SlU-aflSliSan Francisco Har­ of Chicago in 1963 ated RMR—now bor on Dec. 14. A three-hour search sailing as a scowman IBU—in the port of in the night fog by Seafarers was to no for the Great Lakes New York in 1960 avail. Brother Southard joined the Dredge Co. in 1963 sailing as a floatman Union in the port of New York in 1970 and from then to now for the Hannah for a post-war U.S. Army base, the sailing as an OS. He was a post-war Waterways Co. He attended a HLSS Penn from 1944 to 1945 and the veteran of the Navy. A native of Detroit, upgrading program this year and was an Penn Central RR from 1971 to 1974. he was a resident of San Franscisco. Army veteran of World War II. Born He was bom in Jersey City, N.J. and Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Suzanne in Thomas, W. Va., he was a resident was a resident there. Surviving are his P. Pietrzyk of Dearborn Heights, Mich.; of Chicago when he died. Surviving are widow, Rita; a son, Edward and a his father, Casto; two sons, John and his widow, Violet; four sons, John, daughter, Michele, both of Bayonne, Ronald, Jr., and three daughters, Ann­ Matthew, Thomas and Michael and a N.J. ette, Patricia and Marlae. daughter, Carolyn. Page 29 I- VJ ^ J 'N 11 I f .. i ; 1• i ' (• •: • n' • I �Practical 5- "- • • Tank Barge T raining ''•f Part of the training curriculum for the Lundeberg School's upcoming special pumpman course, to start on Nov. 4, will take place aboard the School's tank barge. Above photo, taken aboard the barge, shows QMED upgraders getting some practical instruction from HLSS Instructor Lee DeMasters (far left). From the right of DeMasters are Seafarers Alton Long and Leon Lockley of Baltimore; David Goosby and Ralph Mahlich of Jacksonville, and Ernest Siejack of Baltimore. Upgrading Cjass Schedule Oct. 31 Nov. 4 Nov. 11 Nov. 14 Nov. 29 Dec. 12 Dec. 26 Jan. 6 Jan. 9 Jan. 13 .—-QMED, Lifeboat, Welding, Quartermaster, and all Steward Department Rating^ — Pumpman (Special) — FOWT — QMED, Lifeboat, Able Seaman, and all Steward Depart­ ment Ratings — QMED, Lifeboat, FOWT, Welding, and all Steward Department Ratings — QMED, Lifeboat, and all Steward Department Ratings — QMED, Lifeboat, and all Steward Department Ratings — FOWT — QMED, Lifeboat, Quartermaster, and all Steward De­ partment Ratings — Diesel High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers Twenty six Seafarers have already successfully completed studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. The Lundeberg High School Pro­ gram in Piney Point offers all Seafarers —regardless of age—the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permit­ ting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantiage of this opportunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: Go to an SIU office in any port and you will be ^ven a GEO PreTest. This test wiD cover five gen­ eral areas: English Granunar, and literature; Social Studies, Science I I 1 I I I I I I I I .. , Y/C'-i,! • -• _ Feb.3 Feb. 6 Feb. 20 Mar. 3 Mar. 6 — QMED, Lifeboat, Welding, and aU.Steward Department Ratings —FOWT — QMED, Lifeboat, Able Seaman, and all Steward DepartmentRatings — QMED, Lifeboat, Welding, and all Steward Departmoit Ratings —FOWT — QMED, Lifeboat, and all Steward Department Ratings NOTE: The date and course are subject to change at any time. AB Course Scheduled The SIU's next four-wedtAB coarse is scheduled to begin on Nov. 14atthe Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point and rach Sdibirer eligihle is encour­ aged to participate in fiiis comprehensive program for his own henefii. This course, taught hy HLS's experienced staff instructors, will emphasize the practical iqiplications of the materials covered, in addition to formal class­ room study. For example, as part of the cargo handling segment of the course, each student will top and spot hooms. Also, each Seafarer will participate in a one-day training cruise daring the last week of the course, and will he expected to take soundings, recognize navigational aids and stand a watch at the wheel. Other areas covered in the course will include the tying of knots, splicing of wire and use of braided lines. Practical firefighting work, first aid and safety will be stressed throughout the entire four week coarse. By the end of this course, each man will he a knowledgeable and competent member of the deck department on any ship. The equipment with which Sea­ farers wUl be working is of the most modem and up-to-date. To be eligible for the course, yon must be at least 19-years old and have 12 months seatime as an Ordinary Seaman, or be a graduate of HLS with eight months seatime as Ordinary Seaman. You must also be able to pass the pre­ scribed physical which requires eyesight of 20/100—^20/100 without glasses, corrected to 20/40—^20/20, and normal color vision. 1. One year's seatime. 2. Initiation fees paid in fuD. 3. All ontstandii^ monetary obliga­ tions, such as dncs and loons paid in fuD. I am interested in furthering my education, and I would like more information J on the Lundeberg High School Program. { .Book No.. Name Address Last grade completed. (Street) (City or Town) (Zip) Last year attended— 1 Complete this form, and mail to: Margaret Nalen Director of Academic Education I Harry Lundeberg School I Piney Point, Maryland 20674 I fa«3o viJg . and Mathematics. The test will he sent to the Lundebeig School for grading and evaluation. Or write directly to file Harry Lnndeherg School. A test hooidet and an answer sheet will he mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the rests and mail hoth the test booklet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg SchooL (See application on thb page.) During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study materials and laundry. Seafarers will provide their own transportation to and from the school. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High School Program: Jain. 23 Log �k ly I. Deck Department Upgrading 1. Must hold an endorsement as Able-Seaman—unlimited—any waters. Able-Seaman Able-Seaman—12 months—any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. 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 at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordi­ nary Seaman. (Those who have less than the 12 months seatime will be feqiured to take the four week course.) Able-Seaman—nnllmlted—any waters 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 Ordinary Seaman or AB—12 months. Lifeboatmari 1. Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Engine Upgrading 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 six months seatime as wiper or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as wiper. (Those who have less than the six months seatime wUl be required to take the four week course.) 1. No requirements. Electriciaii, Reirjgeiation, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior En^eer, 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 six 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. QMEP-:Trany rating 1. Must have rating (or successfully passed examinations for) FOWT, Electri­ cian, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Bi^ennaker, and Deck Engine Mechanic, i 2. Must show evidence of seatime of at least six months in any one or a combina­ tion of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, or Deck Engine Mechanic. Welding f ! £ t :Sl|,, ii t .f "a. ,1= t ! 1 i •• ^ HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION ; I Name } (Last) I I (City) I I Book Num^r -Telephone. (AreaCode) (Zip) Seniority. (Sute) i' 'I 'I I 1 j Port and Date Issued 1' -Ratings Now Held. I Social Security # j HLS Graduate: Yes • Nd • Lifeboat Endorsement: Yes • No • I Dates Available For Training II Am Interested In: I DECK • • • • AB 12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman IM Ml, i: Age. (Middle) (First) I Address I (Street) 'X ENGINE • • • • • • • QMED • FWT • Oiler • Dk.Mech. • Reefer • Boilermaker • LNG-LPG • I STEWARD Electrician • Assistant Cook Dk. Eng. • Cook & Baker Jr. Eng. • Chief Cook Pumpman • Steward Machinist Welder Pumpman (Special) r*!' I - :! • ' I RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in ratI ing checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) 1. Must hold endorsement as QMED—any rating. LNG/LPG Program • 1. 12 months seatime as Third Cook or; 2. 24 months seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook and Assistant Cook or, 3. Six months as Assistant or Third Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cooks Training Course. Chief Cook 1. Twelve months seatime as Cook and Baker or; 2. Three years seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months as Cook and Baker or; 3. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six 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. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of completion from the Cook and Baker Training Program. Chief Steward 1. Three years seatime in ratings above that of Third Cook and hold an "A" seniority in the Union or; 2. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months as Cook and Baker, six 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. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months seatime as Cook and Baker, six 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. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, twelve months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Chief Cook Training Program. Qoarfermaster FOWT—(who holds an engine rating snch as Electrician) . J' Cook and Baker SHIP RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT I DATE OF DISCHARGE i; 1. Engine personnel must be QMED—Any Rating. All other (Deck and Stew­ ard) mutt hdd a rating. Pumpman (Sp^ial) 1. Must already hold Coast Guard endorsement as Pumpman or QMED—any rating. ; Steward Upgrading AaMuUCook 1. 12 months seatime in any Steward Department Entry Rating. 2. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and shpw a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum -lol threemcmths seatime. miis I I IPORT__ -DATE. I !SIGNATURE. I RETURN COMPLETE APPLICATION TO: j LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, I PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 ^ ^I I ^ 'I' W;- Page 31 i'' •>,1 �.. , SEAFARERS LOG October, 1974. OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DIStRICT • AFL-CIO i The STLTs Harry Londeberg School has deyeloped a comprehensiYe training and upgrading program for career-minded Seal^ers shipping in the steward department. A Seafarer who takes fnll advantage of these opportunities can go from messman or other steward entry ratings all the way to Chief Steward in a relatively few years. The programs offer comprehensive training in the preparation of all types of foods, as well as instruction in the professional formulation of nutritionally balanced meals and diets. Membership response to these programs, though, has not been as good as response to the HLSS upgrading program for deck and engine. The most successful steward program. Third Cook Training, has graduated 83 Seafarers as reported to the membership at this month's general meeting at Headquarters. The other upgrading courses for steward have graduated 15 Assistant Cooks, 12 Cook and Bakers, 5 Chief Cooks, and 8 Stewards. This is a good record, but if we are to continue to meet our steward department manning obligations to the Union's contracted operators. Seafarers must more fully participate in these programs. If you are a young Seafarer still shipping entry, consider the steward department for a career. And, if you are already shipping in the steward department, get the needed seatime and upgrade. Each time you upgrade to a higher rating—no matter what shipboard department you safl-yoo increase your earning power, as weli as strengthening your job security. Requirements for all the Lundeberg School's upgrading programs can be found on page 31 of each issue of the LOG. ^ Londeberg Scbcl's stewrd depmUnent trainiiig and upgrading programs, talks about balanced meal preparation mtb Upgraders A! Hutchinson, left, and George Salazar. The steward department offers many fine careers for SIU members. Entry rating trainees get some basic Instruction m steward department t^hnlques from Jim Richards, dhecto? of the Schoors a career In the steward department. ^ ^ r.W. • '' . U}. � 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/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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/. Title A name given to the resource October 1974 Description An account of the resource Headlines: HALL NAMED TO ADVISORY PANEL BY PRESIDENT FORD OIL BILL COMPROMISE REPORTED OUT BY CONFEREES N.Y. STATE AFL-CIO ENDORSES HIGH CAREY FOR GOVERNOR SEAFARERS GET MONEY DUE THEM HIGH COURT WILL HEAR FOREIGN-FLAG PICKETING APPEAL LAKES SEAFARER UPGRADED TO MATE FOWT IS A STEPPING STONE TO AN ENGINE ROOM CAREER UPGRADES ACADEMICALLY AND VOCATIONALLY FIRST AID COURSE GIVEN TO BOSUNS USNS TALLULAH CREW SAVES 256 FROM BURNING CRUISE SHIP BOSUN'S ELEGY GALLOWAY UNLOADS IN YOKOHAMA STEWARD ENDS 46-YEAR CAREER THE SL RESOURCE SWITCHES TO EUROPEAN SERVICE SIU-MANNED SCHUYKILL CREW RESCUE SEVEN AS TUG BURNS IF PRACTICE MAKES DECK DANG PERFECT NAVY TANKER SUAMICO PAYS OFF IN SAN DIEGO: REPORT SHE WILL BE SCRAPPED PARTICIPATION IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS OF UNION MEMBERSHIP MEETING NEW SHIPS MEAN NEW RESPONSIBILITIES 210 SEAFARERS GAVE $100 OR MORE TO SPAD IN 1973 SEAFARING ON "AMERICA'S FOURTH COAST": SIU MEMBERS PLAY IMPORTANT ROLE ON GREAT LAKES HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ALL SEAFARERS HLSS HAS PROGRAM FOR CAREER IN STEWARD DEPARTMENT 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 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/1/1974 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. XXXVI, No. 10 1974 Periodicals Seafarers Log