Scuttlebutt January 2014

Friends oF the Battleship north Carolina

GreetinGs from the membership Committee

This message is to update you on possible Friends Member projects that are taking place on the ship where volunteers will be welcomed to participate.

The ship’s Maintenance Department has contracted a professional company to scrape and remove paint from numerous areas on the ship, including a lot of spaces and passageways on the public tour route. Unlike in the past when volunteers doing painting projects scraped and removed the old paint, paint removal now, just like asbestos, has to be done professionally because of the health hazards associated with lead based paints and toxic primers that were used when the ship was built. Scraping and painting work has already begun in some areas.

Possible areas for Friends projects include:

04 bridGe LeveLPaint removal is scheduled for the Navigator’s Sea Cabin and,

if necessary, the Captain’s Sea Cabin, and both of the interior passageways outside of the two cabins. Volunteers will be needed to clean and paint these spaces.

ship’s LibraryThis space is on the 01 level starboard side, and it is not on the

public tour route. When the ship was active, it was the enlisted men’s library and Chaplin’s Office. At the present time, it is referred to as the “bull pen” and is used as a volunteer break room and for various functions by the Maintenance Department. It has a very interesting history as well as ghost stories!!! Work is under way in the library and may be finished at any time.

passaGeway 2nd deCkThis area is located forward on the starboard side. It passes by

several officer staterooms and the offices for the ship’s Supply

Department and the Admirals Staff office area. The project would just include the passageway.

At the present time I’m waiting on the Maintenance Department to let me know when we will be able to start work on any of these areas.

As we repaint these spaces, I’m working with archives to determine the proper paint colors for each of these areas as it probably was in 1945-1947. It appears that we may go back with the same colors for some areas, but the colors will change for other areas. This is especially true on the 04 Bridge Level.

So, at the present time I am just collecting names of those members who might be interested in working on these projects. Once we are given the OK from the Maintenance Department to do the work, I will formulate a schedule of sorts and inform everyone that is interested.

If interested, please contact me by email at: [email protected] or call (704)661-1923

Mike Wortham (BOD Membership Committee – Projects)

January/FeBruary 2014 [email protected] Vol. 1

fear, the bandwagon, name-calling, euphemism, glittering generalities, transfer, and the testimonial.

The posters pulled at emotions-both positive and negative. They used words as ammunition. “When you ride alone, you ride with Hitler.” “Loose lips might sink ships.” Messages made the war personal-you can make a difference, the soldiers are counting on you. Some posters also tapped into people’s patriotic spirit-do this and be a good American. They were bright and happy, colorful and positive. Other posters showed the dark side of war. They were filled with shocking images of what had happened to other countries and what could still happen in America if everyone did not do their part.

Over the next several issues of Scuttlebutt we will bring you some of the stories behind the propaganda campaigns on both sides of the war. Following is a sampling of some of the U.S. Navy propaganda posters.

When you think of the weapons of WWII, what comes to mind? Planes, tanks, money? Bullets, machine-guns, and grenade launchers? Yes, all of these were important tools in the effort to win the war. But so was information. In this case, government issued information. Over the course of the war the U.S. government waged a constant battle for the hearts and minds of the public. Persuading Americans to support the war effort became a wartime industry, just as important as producing bullets and planes. The U.S. government produced posters, pamphlets, newsreels, radio shows, and movies-all designed to create a public that was 100% behind the war effort.

In 1942 the Office of War Information (OWI) was created to both craft and disseminate the government’s message. This propaganda campaign included specific goals and strategies. Artists, filmmakers, and intellectuals were recruited to take the government’s agenda (objectives) and turn it into a propaganda campaign. This included posters found across American-from railway stations to post offices, from schools to apartment buildings.

During WWII the objectives of the U.S. government for the propaganda campaign were recruitment, financing the war effort, unifying the public behind the war effort and eliminating dissent of all kinds, resource conservation, and factory production of war materials. The most common themes found in the posters were the consequences of careless talk, conservation, civil defense, war bonds, victory gardens, “women power”, and anti-German and Japanese scenarios. It was imperative to have the American people behind the war effort. Victory over the Axis was not a given, and certainly would not be without the whole-hearted support of all men, women, and children.

To meet the government’s objectives the OWI (Office of War Information) used common propaganda tools (posters, radio, movies, etc.) and specific types of propaganda. The most common types used were

unCle sam Wants you! the propaganda posters oF WWiiimaGes from various internet sites; story taken from the nationaL worLd war ii museum, new orLeans - CopyriGhts appLy

January/FeBruary 2014 Scuttlebutt page 2

continued on Page 3


continued from Page 2


After a year of preparation, the Long-Range Plan of the Friends of the Battleship was officially launched on the first of January 2014. “This Plan will take the Friends to an entirely new level,” said Friends Chairman, Frank Glossl. “We have grown tremendously since our inception, but we are just now entering our maturity. We are going to be the full-fledged economic support organization for the Ship, both for tax-exempt financial support and for volunteer activity coordination.”

Glossl likened the Friends of the Battleship to the NC Transportation Museum Foundation, founded in 1977, and the NC Museum of History Associates, founded in 1975. “We have always been the membership arm of the Battleship,” said Glossl. “But our regular fund-raising activities have not compared with these other organizations. With this new initiative, we expect to support the wonderful array of technical and program enhancements that the Ship’s staff have envisioned all these years.”

The multi-million dollar Generations Campaign, now underway, is a major capital fund drive to repair the ship’s once-mighty hull, now paper-thin at the waterline. The Campaign is a joint effort of the Ship’s staff and the Friends, with tax-deductible donations to the Campaign flowing to the Ship through the Friends.

“We are proud of our role in the Generations Campaign,” said Glossl. “But our vision with the Long-Range Plan is to seamlessly continue a high level of corporate and individual giving to the Ship after the intense Generations Campaign is complete.”

To make this possible, the Board chartered a Long-Range Planning Committee in 2012. Headed by Pat Marriott, it includes Glossl, Dave Carpenter and David Keefe of the Board; Floy Hamilton, an educator who formerly served on the Board; Mary Beth Bankson, a foundation grant specialist; Mary Ames Booker, the Ship’s Curator; Marty Feurer, the Generations Campaign Director; Kim Sincox, the Ship’s Museum services Director; and Chris Vargo, the Ship’s Assistant Director.

“We began by studying the long-range planning processes of a number of other non-profit Boards,” said Marriott. “Building from the best practices of all of these, we started drafting our own plan early last year.” All of the committees of the Friends Board had a hand in the plan, as did the major Ship’s departments. “The greatest strength of the Long-Range Planning Committee was

the complete integration of Friends Board and Ship’s management in the process,” said Marriott.

The Long-Range Plan, as it now stands, is an 8-page document that sets out one-year and three-to-five-year action plans for all of the Friends committees and leadership. Marriott stressed that the plan will always be a work in progress. “We have some ambitious, well-defined goals for the next couple of years,” he said. “But the plan will keep evolving with the needs of the Ship. From now on, we will always feel like we are in Year One of a Three-Year Plan.”

Friends Long-Range Plan “Operational”

Battleship north Carolina liCense plate

As a reminder, the Battleship North Carolina is still accepting applications for the North Carolina First in Flight Specialized Battleship North Carolina License Plate.

This is another excellent opportunity for Friends members to show their support for the ship.

The Ship needs a minimum of 300 applications from North Carolina residents who currently have a vehicle registered with the NC DMV before the plate will be produced. Once the Battleship has received the proper number of applications, they will then be sent to the Department of Motor Vehicles for manufacturing to begin.

The cost of the plate is an annual $30 for a regular plate or $60 for personalized plate plus the regular annual license fee. For each plate purchased, the Battleship receives $20, which will provide much needed revenue for the ship.

In order to apply for a Battleship tag, download the application, fill it out entirely, and remit a $30/$60 check or money order to Battleship North Carolina, PO Box 480, Wilmington, NC 28402.

The application form is available at www.battLeshipnC.Com


music, jokes, funny costumes, and very good acting. We all had a ball.” (Louis Favereaux, 1942)“…we had what is called a ‘smoker’. That’s Navy lingo for a sporting event…boxing, wrestling, line heaving, etc. held in competition between divisions.” (Leo Drake, 1942)

But, I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight, “Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night.” “The Christmas season was a very special time for the crew. Cards were taped inside our lockers; small decorations were given to offices and compartments where safety was not compromised.” (Gordon Knapp, 1945) ”Christmas 1943, the Chaplain had collected money, $5 I believe from crewmen who had children in the states. Sent money to Macy’s and they bought each a present and sent it to them for Christmas. He also had gotten a group together to put on a burlesque show on Christmas day. Crewmen in drag, wigs made from manila line, dancers, strippers, comedians, the whole bit. We received orders, however, that we had to get underway on Christmas day, so the Chaplain put it on Christmas Eve. It was a great show, the guys were great and everyone enjoyed the show. When over, the Chaplain asked everyone to remain seated as he had a surprise for them. It was unknown to anyone that Macy’s had gathered all the children they could with their Moms and filmed it, then sent it to the Chaplain. Each child and Mom would say “Hi” to their loved one. I don’t believe there were many dry eyes that night.” (Bill Taylor, 1943)

Yes, Sailors being Sailors…found a way to celebrate the holiday of Christmas.

Although holidays were not to be observed on the Navy battleships, the crew seemed to find a way to get around the regulations. And, so it seems did the cooks and officers! Following are some crew remembrances of Christmases on the USS North Carolina during World War II.

Not a creature was stirring…“It was just another day. There were no trees and no decorations. The sailors weren’t even allowed to paste up cards.” (Chuck Paty, 1943) “The only way one could tell it was a holiday was that we were served turkey and ham.” (Leo Drake, 1942) Wednesday, December 24, 1941“Daily routine. 2nd section got liberty. Nite before Xmas and not a mouse stirred.” (Mike Marco, 1941)

… were nestled all snug in their … Had settled down for a long … nap. When … there arose such a clatter…“We settled down for a nice quiet Christmas (1943) in

Efate, New Hebrides.” (Lloyd Glick, 1943) “Christmas morning I was awakened at 8AM by Christmas carols on the ship’s loud speaker.” (Name unknown, 1943) …”Then a pleasant voice announced that there would be no working parties that day, and he wished us a Merry Christmas.” (Tarheel Newsletter, Christmas 1941)

When, what to my wondering eyes should appear … A bundle of … he had flung on his back. And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack … “Received 200 bags of mail and packages on December 24, 1944. Christmas day 1944 ‘got some more mail on board’…it sure was nice.” ( Jack Westphal, 1944) “The afternoon was spent opening and sampling the goodies received in the many Christmas packages that just arrived on time…” (Tarheel Newsletter, Christmas 1941)

He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, … He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, and filled all the … “Everyone is having a field day and fiesta on the fantail this afternoon because a little show was put on for the crew, by the crew, for all to enjoy and have a swell time. They had

‘tWas … Christmas on the uss North caroliNa(durinG worLd war ii)

by fLoy hamiLton

roll Call

Please join in welcoming our new and renewing Friends.

This list reflects New and Renewal Friends Members as of February 13, 2014. If you do not see your name and you have joined or re-joined the Friends since the last issue of Scuttlebutt,

please contact Susan Mason Carter by email at [email protected]

Kent and Alison AtkinsScott and Beth Looney BostAdam BridgesSandra CrumrineGeorge and Susan CurrieRosemarie DobbsAndy DrobonickJoe and Barbara DuquetteGerald EnevoldsenRobert EvansDavid FindleyCraig HalesDon Hall

Floy HamiltonVictoria HartAngelo HoriatesWilliam KazantzisDavid and Pauline KeefeTom and Jennifer KeillGeoff and Toni KirbyGina LeahyRosemary LeahyFrederick Leary Timothy and Karen McLearHans MertensEd and Susan Mugford

P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P


Friends members and their families will have access to the battleship for viewing the fireworks display on the

Saturday night of the 2014 Azalea Festival. Watch for additional information in the next issue of

Scuttlebutt and on the website.


The Battleship has launched the first digital initiative to share the extensive collections online. The ship has been cataloging the collections into a database for more than 15 years, therefore the database represents years of work by staff, volunteers and college interns.

Through dedication, perseverance and funding by the Friends of the Battleship, the free online catalog gives the internet community an insider’s look to rare artifacts.

http://www.battleshipnc.com/friends

Gerald Ray OwensWilliam PhillipsJoseph RagsdaleCeleste Roberson SmithDavid RobinsonRhys RoyalHarry and Shirley Logan TiffanyJames and Mary Mylenki TragerJay WeitzelDavid WestMichael Williams


CrossWord puzzle ansWerFrom last sCuttleButt

N O R T H C A R O L I N A

P R O P E L L E RB U L W A R K S

S T A R B O A R D

L A N D L U B B E R

S C U T T L E B U T T

B O W

B E A M

B R I D G E

H A W S E R

S I C K B A YT U R R E T

H S

P O R T

TOPSID

GUNWA

E

QUA

TE

D

CK

SU

E

RUC

U

E

PO

T

OLE

MIDS

IPS

AP

TAN

W

RD

O

M

CR

WS

E

IG

HE

M

LL

S

ERN

DEC

B55

GANGWA

1

2

3

4

6 7

8

9 10 11

5

12

13 15

16

20

18

22

21

24

14

17

19

25

23

27 26

28

ACROSS 6 The sides of a ship above the deck 7 The front part of a ship 8 A piece of equipment with blades that spin, used for moving a

ship 9 A person unfamiliar with the sea or seamanship 11 The part of a ship from which it is controlled 13 An open cask of water or water fountain on a ship 16 The widest part of a ship from one side to the other 20 A heavy cable or rope used for tying up or pulling a ship 21 The part of the ship on your left as you look forward 22 The part of the ship on your right as you look forward 24 “Our” battleship 26 A room where sick people go to rest and get medical

treatment on a ship 28 A high part on a military ship where guns are fixed. It can turn

in any direction to aim and shoot the guns

DOWN 1 On or relating to the deck of a ship 2 The upper edge of the side of a ship 3 The back part of a ship’s upper deck, where the officers often

live 4 A wheel or handle used for making a ship go in the desired

direction

5 The part of the ship that is above the main deck 7 A place on a ship where prisoners are kept, or a small prison 10 In the middle part of a ship 12 The part of the ship that floats on water 14 A round piece of equipment that is turned to wind a heavy

rope 15 A room on a warship used by all the officers except the

captain 17 A place near the top of a ship’s mast where a sailor stands to

look out over the sea 18 A small window in the side of a ship 19 A flat board or metal structure placed between a ship and land

so you can walk across 23 One of the levels of a ship; the outside part of a ship that you

can walk on 25 The back part of a ship 27 Hull number of USS North Carolina

WORD BANK

AMIDSHIPS, BB55, BEAM, BOW, BRIDGE, BRIG, BULWARKS, CAPSTAN, CROWS NEST, DECK, GANGWAY, GUNWALE, HAWSER, HELM, HULL, LANDLUBBER, NORTH CAROLINA,

PORT, PORTHOLE, PROPELLER, QUARTERDECK, TURRET, TOPSIDE, SCUTTLEBUTT, SICKBAY, STARBOARD, STERN, SUPERSTRUCTURE, WARDROOM


2014 Calendar oF eVents

February 15 Firepower!

March 15 Power Plant

Friday, April 18 Easter Egg Hunt Carnival

May 17 Showboat Systems & Design

Monday, May 26 49th Annual Memorial Day Observance

May 28-31 USS North Caroina Battleship Annual Crew Reunion

May 31 Battleship Alive!

June 14 Battleship 101 Legacy Series: Armored Cruiser North Carolina and the Great War

July 12 Battleship 101 Legacy Series: Under the Sea with Submarine USS North Carolina

August 9 Battleship 101 Legacy Series: Blue & Gray North Carolinas

September 27 Battleship Alive!

October 11 Hidden Battleship

Tues., October 28 Batty Battleship’s Halloween Bash

November 8 Torpedo Headed for You: Damage Control Aboard North Carolina

Battleship north Carolina liFe long programs 2014Come Learn and expLore with us

ALL PROGRAMS - Participants must be 16 or older and able to climb narrow ladders and over knee-high hatches. Wear comfortable, washable clothing, sturdy, rubber-soled shoes and bring a camera!

Registration and payment due the Thursday prior to the program. Call 910-251-5797 extension 3001 for reservations.

All events take place on Saturday unless otherwise noted.Be sure to check the Battleship website for complete details about all of these events.

All articles & photos printed with permission. Copyrights may apply.


Scuttlebutt is the bi-monthly newsletter of The Friends of the Battleship North Carolina, PO Box 480,Wilmington, NC 28402 • battleshipnc.com/friendsEditor-in-Chief/Layout & Design: Nancie Giacalone Managing Editor: Ronnie Rhodes Please send article suggestions, photos, address changes, or comments to:

[email protected] to the holidays, illness, ice storms and work, this issue of Scuttlebutt was unavoidably delayed. Please accept our sincere apologies. We will be back on schedule with the March/April issue.

Documents

Scuttlebutt January 2014