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Official Organ of the Atlantic and Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of North America
VOL. XIII
NEW YORK, N. Y., FRIDAY. MARCH 23, 1951
No. 6
SID Demands GAA Contracts
Preserve Bights Seamen
Determined to preserve the status of seamen is threatened,
legal rights enjoyed by merchant and the SIU has made it crys
seamen under their civilian sta tal clear that it vigorously op
Pending official action on the SIU's fight to secure tus, the Seafarers International poses any such arrangement.
Union is leading a fight against As soon as the proposed agree
draft deferment for active merchant seamen, A&G the National Shipping Authority's ment was made known, the SIU,
District Headquarters once again reminded all draft proposed General Agency Agree through its Washington repre
registrants to keep in touch with their local draft boards, ment, which would violate the sentative, Matthew Dushane, an
"Statement of Policy" adopted nounced its opposition to any
Delegates to the Seafarers In
as a means of eliminating possible confusion or misun
by all AFL and CIO marine un plan that would jeopardize the
ternational Union's fifth biennial derstandings.
ions at the Washington confer legal rights that its membership
convention were beginning to
ences early this year.
now possesses.
arrive in San francisco late this
Before shipping out, the draft registrants should
In their policy statement, the In the conflict over the pro
week in readiness to begin ses
inform their local boards of the name of their ships SIU and the other maritime la posed agreement, the shipowners
sions which open Monday, March and the companies by whom they are employed. If pos
bor organizations set« forth that hold that even though they will
26.
"The
operation of merchant ves operate the ships, the Govern
sible, registrants should also tell the boards the approx
Ei^route the A&G District dele
sels
shall
be carried out in a ment is the owner and conse
gation was winding up' work on imate duration of their voyages.
manner which will preserve the quently the Government must
• its report to be given on its
At the moment local draft boards are asking that civilian rights of merchant sea stand financially responsible for
work during the past two years, the following men notify them of their whereabouts men and all their rights intact." any litigation that would arise
as were the delegations from
Under terms of the proposed out of damage suits.
immediately, either by telegram or cable;
six other SIU affiliates.
General Agency Agreement,
NO SURRENDER
drafted by the NSA to regulate As a means of preserving its
Representing the Atlantic and
KENNETH BRITTAIN
RALPH E. STAHL
the operation of government membership's civilian legal
Gulf District will be the follow,
THOMAS F. DELANEY EDWARD H. HICKMAN
owned ships by private opera rights, the SIU wants the agency
ing delegates: Paul Hall, Lloyd
EDWARD WITKO
Gardner, Lindsey Williams, Cal
tors on a fee basis, the legal agreement to spell out the fact
Tanner, Frenchy Michelet, Wilr
that the seamen manning the
liam Rentz, Harold Fischer and
ships involved, even though
Jeff Morrison,
they might be Government em
ployees, would not surrender any
WAR PROGRAM
of
the legal rights they now
Beside hearing reports on the
hold.
international's activities in the
The SIU is stressing the fact
past two years, it is expected
that
unless the seamen working
that the convention will also for
for
companies
operating under a
mulate a program' to coordinate Guaranteed, collectible vaca and, upon presenting proof of
Hall, "the present vacation GAA contract are given definite
activities of the seagoing sec tion pay is the next target of the the number of days he has work clause is a pain to all seamen.
tions of the International in face Seafarers International Union, in ed, collect the money he is en It's a real shortchange job. And legal guarantees they stand to
lose the rights and privileges
of the present international em line with its continuous campaign titled to under his seatime.
it's high time that something they enjoy under the Jones Act.
ergency.
to increase benefits and condi
Under the present clause, the was done to change it.
Among these are the right to
The complete text of the A&G tions for its membership.
Committee pointed out, more "As far as a seaman is con a trial by jury in claim cases,
report will be run in the next
than 90 percent of seamen—no cerned, ' seatime is seatime, no
issue of the SEAFARERS LOG, Headquarters Negotiating Com matter what union they belong matter what cornpany he works instead of before a Federal
mittee
of
the
Atlantic
and
Gulf
judge only, as is the case when
as will convention decisions.
District will shortly present to to—get no benefits; as a man for. As for the operator, ovu seamen are Government em
the SlUcontracted operators a must spend at least "six months' proposed Plan should make no ployees.
revolutionary Vacation Plan that continuous service" on the ves difference. The way it stands As a result of the SIU's oppo
will guarantee vacation payments sel of one company to get the now, he is liable for vacation sition to abrogation of the pres
payments if a man puts in his ent rights of seamen they now
to the great majority of the men, minimum vacation benefit.
who at present do not qualify "There is no question about time, and it shouldn't matter to have as private employees, leg
under the outmoded vacation it," said SecretaryTreasurer Paul
islation has been prepared which
(Continued on Page 3)
clauses that are common to all
would make the crewmembers
Announcement has beeji made maritime imions.
of the vessels involved employees
by the Committee on Ruskin The proposed Vacation Plan,
of the agents for certain piu:
College Labor Scholarships that now being whipped into final
poses, Dushane reported.
The war risk bonuses and the $10,000 life insurance,
applications are now being taken shape by the Committee,, will be
It is hoped that the proposed
for
areas
adjoining
China.
Korea
and
Southern
Siberia,
for the 195152 class,
legislation,
which will be sub
modelled after the Seafarers
The committee offers three Welfare Plan, which has proven which were due to expire on March 31. have been ex
mitted to both Houses of Con
scholarships yearly to members to be so successful.
tended for six months, until September 30. 1951, the gress this week, will clear up
of American trade unions to
the matter to the satisfaction of
same time as the Union's contracts expire.
PAY TO FUND
study at Oxford University, un
all concerned.
This is the third time that the bonuses have been
In it the operators will deposit
der a program of liberal arts.
In the course of the contro
into
a
central
fund,
per
man
jper
extended through direct negotiations since the Maritime versy, the SIU's Washington
In 1948, Irwin Suall, a mem
ber of the A&G District, won one working day, a sum equal to War Emergency Board left the scenes last year.
representative has met several
the prorated portion of the va
of the scholarships.
War risk coverage includes, besides the insurance times with Charles McGuire,
For particulars and applicai cation pay a man would get un
policy, a 100 percent bonus for sailing within any of head of the National Shipping
tiohs write to the Committee on der the present vacation clause.
Authority, and stressed the Un
Ruskin College Labor Scholar At the end of the year—or at fhe five areas adjoining the three countries, a $100 ion's reason for opposing the
ships, 2 West 45th Street, New more frequent intervals, perhaps attack bonus, and $2.50 per day for sailing in certain legal Governmentemployee clas
York. Deadlne for applications six months or three months—a other somewhat less dangerous areas.
sification of seamen manning
Seafarer could go to the Fund
is May 1. ;
agency ships.
SlU Delegates
Get iteady For
Int'l Cenvention
Notifi^Local Draft Boards
Union To Propose Vaeation Plan
Modelled After SIU Welfare Fund
May 1 Is Deadline
For AppHcations For
Rttskin Scholarships
War Risk Bonuses Extended
�Ififf
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Page Two
Frida^ March 23, 1951
T H E S E AF A RE R S LO G
SEAFARERS LOG
Published Every Other Week by the
SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION
OF NORTH AMERICA
Atlantic and Gulf District
Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor
At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y.
HAnover 22784
Reentered as second class matter August. 2, 1949, at the Post
Office in New Yorl^ N.Y., under the Act of August 24,> 1912.
267 .
Setting The Pace
The SIU is once again showing the way to other
maritime unions. Just as it led the way. in getting area and
attack bonuses during the early years of the last war, and
set the pace in increasing wages to" alltime highs, and
bettering shipboard and working conditions, it has again
jumped the gun with the startling Vacation Plan it is
about to present to its contracted operators.
Vacations in themselves are nothing new in maritime.
Every union contract contains some provision for vacation
pay. The rub, however, is that all agreements, no matter
how differently worded, provide for vacation money only
after a term of "continuous employment." And this has
been the stumbling block for the great majority of seamen.
It is estimated that more than 90 percent of working
seamen do not qualify for benefits under the "continuous
employment" clause. Few men — excepting, of course,
the minority on long articles — can qualify unless they
marry the ship, and most seamen are not homesteaders.
Much as they like their profession, they like to get off
for a few weeks to go home, blow off steam, do the town
— but whatever the reason, this break in employment
(disqualifies them under the terms of the contract.
The proposed Seafarers Vacation Plan will do away I
with all that. Under its terms, the operators will deposit
in a central fund—^just as they do under the Seafarers.}
Welfare Plan—for each day a man is on the payroll a
sum equal to the prorated portion of the year's vacation |
pay. After a designated period—a year, or six months,
or three months, which will be determined later—^the]
seaman, by showing proof of the time he has worked,
can collect in the amount for the vacation time he has
accumulated. It's as simple as that.
The vacation issue has long been a sore point with
seamen, no matter what union they belonged to. As Paul
Hall put it, the present vacation clause is a "shortchange
. job." The SIU has long been aware of the inadequacies
• of the vacation clause, but other things had to be taken
care of first. And now that the Welfare Plan has proven
'its worth, and shown how smoothly and efficiently such
a centralized agency can work, the time has come to push
for a fair and equitable vacation plan that will fit the
needs of the industry.
STATEN ISLAND
R, LATO
B. MURPHY
B. ZIELINS^CI
J. BARRON
G. RIDECK
L. CIAMBOLI
H. ADAMS
L. BLIZZARD
J. MILLER
S. HUTCHISON
J. KOSLUGKY
E. DE MELLO
H, DA SILVA
E. MILANES
J. SLAMAN
J. CHRESTIE
K. CROWE
D. KELLY
H. MOORE
A, JOHANSSON
G. ROARKE "
J. FERREIRA
^
E. DI PEEITRO •
J; BURNS • ^ ^
J. KELLY
"
P. PRON
E. JOSEPH
J. DEMPSEY
W. JOHNSON
T, WRONA
S. LANZA
S. CUNNINGTON
S. GLYPTIS
E. BLAKE
J. LEWIS
W. VIDAL
Although this idea is revolutionary for seagoing
unions, it is not new in maritime. The same operators who
are contracted to the SIU have already set up the same
, kind of program with the AFL International Longdiore
men's Association. The longshoremen, like Seafarers, work
:for many different employers throughout the year, and
the conventional Vacation arrangements that are common
NORFOLK
to other shoreside unions were impossible. The union soon
JAMES, T.
TANNEHILL
brought it to the operators' attention, and the central ERWIN T. GREGORY
fund procedure was agreed to.
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MANHATTAN
BEACH
This is proof that the operators themselves recognize
B.
T.
KNEW
the merit in the central fund setup, and that is why the J. J. DRISCOLL
iJIU expects no opposition from them when the Vacation V. MILAZZO
J. ASHURST'
Plan is formally set before them. There is no doubt that E.
LOPEZ
once it is made part of our contract, other maritime J. T. EDWARDS
A. LOMAS
unions will once .again follow the trail we have blazed T.
P. SULLIVAN
;and press for the .sanje demands, and the entire industry 1 5. DE JESUS
will have taken another stride along the path of progress.. 4
E. FERRER
P. VORKE
J. PADZIK
F. W. GRIMES
_
R. F. LARSEN
A. MAKRIS
4.
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SAN JUAN
JUAN SANCHEZ
RAMON LUIS SERRANO
ALLAN L. HANDE'
RALPH W. LEAVY
JUAN DE LA PAZ
CARLOS MATT
JOSEPH H. FUSSELL
GEORGE LITCHFIELD
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SAVANNAH
Ri C. BENNETT
O.PREUSSLER
R. W. CARROLLTON
R. L. FIELDS
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BALTIMORE
F. T. CAMPBELL
THOMAS J. SULLIVAN
E. F. LAMB
ARCHIE N. WRIGHT
J. J. SONG
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SAN FRANCISCO
RJORNE GRANBERG
E. PRITCHARD
JAMES HODO
C. L. MOATS
JAMES R. LEWIS
CHAS. W. JOHNSON
JAMES R. PORTER
H. McGRATH
M. M. LESPERANCE
A. CAUDRA
H, HILL
D.J.GORMAN
W. A. OSWINKLE
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NEW ORLEANS
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W. O. CARA
L. COOK
R. CRUZ
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C. JANSEN
D. D. KELLY
H. F. LAGAN
L. LANG
T. E. MAYNES
W. PARKER
K. RAANA
C. RAY
H. SCHOLES
T. TICKLE
I. VANTES
T. E. MAYNES
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MICHAEL J. LUCAS
�Friday, March 23, J9S1
THESEAFARERSLOG
Page Three
Magnuson Reintroduces Hiring Haii Biil;
Oppeses Miiitary Operation Of Shipping
» Senator Warren G. Magnuson, traditional method of hiring in
Democrat of Washington, who the maritime industry—the union
has proved himself a true friend controlled hiring hall.
of labor, has once again intro The SIU is supporting the bill.
duced a bill exempting maritime Thus far, there have been no
union hiring halls from the pro complaints against the SIU hir
visions of the TaftHartley Act. ing hall, but there is no telling
In a later action, the Senator what might happen in the fu
made it very clear that he would ture. As SecretaryTreasurer Paul
oppose the attempted operation Hall put it, the bill would fore
of merchant shipping by any stall any possible attacks against
branch of the military.
it in the future by ambitious
, Senator Magnuson, last year, characters.
was the cosponsor, along with "The SIU system has never
the late Representative John been questioned by either the
Lesinski, Democrat of Michigan, National Labor Relations Board
of a similar bill that failed of or the shipowners, at least not
passage.
up to this date," said Hall. "It
The bill provides that Section is our opinion that our hiring
14 of the TH Act be amended hall is entirely within the law.
to give the legal okay to the But it might come in handy in
case any operator got any ideas
in the unforeseeable future."
Eight days later, on March 13,
in a speech before the Baltimore
Propeller Club, Senator Magnu'
son, said he would oppose any
attempt by a military agency to
operate merchant ships in peace
time.
Who says the war is over?— "My position as to the opera
World War II, that is.
tion by the military of a mer
Passengers on fhe last trip of SS Puerto Rico included Joseph P. Ryan, President of the
According to insurance sources, chant fleet in peacetime should
ILA, and Harry Hasselgren, International SecretaryTreasurer. Crewmembers invited the two the guys that pay the financial
be well known," Magnuson said.
union officials to a ship's meeting at sea. Ryan and Hasselgren spoke briefly on the cooperation freight — as distinguished from
"I am opposed. Such operations
between the two AFL organizations during waterfront' beefs. Seated at table in dark suits are the mortality rate—the number
are a definite threat to the basic
Ryan (left) and Hasselgren. Standing directly behind them are Ed Mooney, Ship's Delegate; Paul of casualties among merchant
principle of private enterprise."
Goodman, Stewards Delegate; Frank Douglas. Deck Delegate and Ed Hallihan, Engine Delegate. shipping, despite extensive mine "We must plan now to prevent
sweeping since the end of the the occurrence of such an event,"
war, continues at a higher rate he continued. "We cannot wait
than was expected.
until the end of the present
During the last six months of emergency. Entrenched power is
1950, there were 18 mine casual difficult to displace. If a solu
ties involving commercial ves tion to the question means leg
sels, 11 of which were sxmk. In islative action to remove this
cluding the 27 for the first six type of Government competition,
In a letter highly critical of bonuses, pensions and other ben in many instances transferring months of last year, these I will introduce the required leg
the military operation of mer efits given servicemen; costs at sea to combat vessels oil, am brought the total casualties since islation. With realistic planning
chant ships and utilization .of which are not encountered un munition and general supplies. the end of the war to 379 ships. this should not be necessary. I
personnel, a conimittee of mari der private operation.
This practice has been and is In addition, a total of 115 stray hope the military will cooper
or floating mines were reported ate with me in a program to in
time labor and management has
The committee attacked as in followed by every major mari during the latter six months of sure a strong peacetime privately
called upon the government for
time
nation."
valid the argument of the mili
1950, a figure that the insurance owned merchant marine."
a national policy for draft de
Winding up with a blast at companies are willing to admit
tary
that
it
has
to
maintain
a
ferment of seamen.
fleet of ships to support its ope MSTS selfglorification, the com is probably on the low side.
The LaborManagement Com
rations. "Logistics is nothing mittee stated that MSTS had The greatest concentration of
mittee, in a letter to Mrs. Anna
released "with pride" data on
Rosenberg, Assistant Secretary more than transporting neces tonnage liftings to Korea. The mines seems to be in the North
sary supplies and personnel to
Sea, and other contiguous wa
of Defense, charged that mili
committee noted that 80 per
tary operation of merchanttype points where they are needed... cent of all the cargoes moved ters, and the Mediterranean and
vessels is "wasteful of the most "In World War II, the private into the Korean area were Aegean Seas, but mines continue
important resource we have — ly operated merchant marine aboard private Americanflag to show up in the most unex
lifted 95.7 percent of all cargoes,
pected (they say) .places: off
manpower."
vessels,
with
the
military
agency
If you think going to sea wUl
delivering
them
directly
to
the
Newfoundland, Mexico and Hat
The committee pointed out
make
you wealthy, you're all
beachheads
and
supply
ports
and
responsible
for
only
14
percent.
teras.
that the record of military ope
wet.
The
trick is to dig up
ration of merchant ships has
$20,000,
buy five
tankers with a
shown an excessive. use of vital
few other influential boys and
manpower, in some cases carry
sit back to coimt the long green
ing as many as three times the
number of men carried on the
another company. Later that ready acknowledged that. How —about $250,000 worth.
(Continued from Page I)
same type vessel under private him who the man is, as long as year, he was again employed by ever, the present system is anti This neat profit was turned at
operation. At present, the mili he does the job. They can't ar the first operator, and put in quated, and the operators have the end of the war, when a
tary is drafting skilled seamen gue this point, because they have four months. But, the Commit acknowledged that too in their former Congressman from Massa
while putting large numbers of set the precedent themselves.
tee pointed out, since he had not contract witli the longshoremen." chusetts put his modest bank
men already in the Navy aboard
had "six months* continuous ser Although the present contract roll of 20 grand in on the pur
"These
same
operators,"
Hall
merchanttype ships being reac
vice," he was not entitled to a capnot be legally reopened with chase of five tankers from the
said,
"have
a
similar
clause
in
US government. The ships were
tivated.
vacation.
out
mutual
consent
before
July
the
contracts
they
have
with
the
then transferred to the Panaman
TANKER COMPARISON
As a basis for comparison, the AFL longshoremen, • who like "Our Plan will change all 30, unless it is a question of ian flag, according to testimony
committee selected a T2 tanker, seamen, may work for many op this," one committeeman declar wages, the Plan will be present given in the ciurent investiga
which carries a civilian crew of erators during the course of the ed. We are as much entitled to ed to the operators much before tion of the Reconstruction Fin
43. Under the MSTS the crew year. Under'the longshore agree vacations as the shoreside work that date, to give them a chance ance Corporation.
would be 48 men, and under ment, the shipowners pay a pro er, and the operators have al to digest the proposal.
A charterer in the person of
rated sum into a central fund,
the Navy, 129.
Standard Oil just happened to
During the late war the same which pays out the benefits to
be standing by and took the
type ,of ship used 52 civilian the individual longshoreman."
ships over for four nice, long
seamen under the Army Trans The SIU Vacation Plan would
years of steady work. To pay for
For the protection of the crew's gear and the ship's equip
port Corps, plus a 27man gun remove many inequities that now
the ships the group of enterpris
crew. When the Navy manned exist, the Committee felt. They ment. and for the protection of the SIU agreement, men stand
ing men needed to borrow
the ship the crew was 167 men. pointed oqj: as a typical example ing gangway watches should remain at their post, in the $10,000,000 from the RFC. This
Critics of the military have a Seafarer who last year paid same manner as the Fireman below must stand his watch. was no trouble. Standard Oil
also advanced the argument that off a vessel after h trip of five
Gangways cannot be covered from the messhall or foc'sle.
even went so far as to provide
use of military personnel for and a half months. The ship
The gangway watch is as much a part of our agreement the money to niake the pay
such work is a tremendous bur then was laid up.
with the shipowners as the wage scale, and must be fully ments on the loan. After the
den on the taxpayers over a No other ship of that company observed at all times. This notice refers particularly to ports charter ran out, the ships were
long period of time when figur then being available, the man in East and South Africa.
sold and all parties cut up the
ed in are the additional costs of signed on for a short .run with
melon.
ILA Guests At Shipboard Meeting
Floating Mines
Still Big Peril
To World's Ships
Military Operation Of Merchant
Shipping is Blasted As Wasteful
Need Cash?
No Problem.
Buy Tankers
SlU Vatathn Plan Will Benefit AH Seamen
Gangway Watch
�w
IS#'
Page Four
THE S E AF ARE RS LOG
Friday. March 23. 1951
New York Easily Meets
Increased Shipping
By EARL SHEPPARD
NEW YORK—A twoweek pe Sometimes the Delegate misses
; riod in which we handled a man because the patient is
; twentythree payoffs and eight sleeping and the Delegate doesn't
signons is a good indication of want to disturb his rest. Men who The Editor almost ran this week's issue
him a hand in keeping the LOG a paper of"
the pace being set in New York take haps should arrange their
of
the
SEAFARERS
LOG
a
Whole
week
in
interest
to the membership. If you have any
these days. The Patrolmen were sleeping hours to be av/^ake
kept stepping to hit every ship, when the Delegate hits their advance, when we informed him that Eliza photos, news items, or reports please sen4
but all crews were given repre floors.
them in to "Editor, SEAFARERS LOG" in
sentation and all ships were Also, to get welfare fund ben beth Taylor formerly held book 594 in this New York. Any photos or clippings which
handled to the satisfaction of efits, a man must have his book Union. This Elizabeth, however, was 5 feet
you want returned will be sent back^ if
everyone.
or permit and the discharge six inches, weighed 160 pounds and was 21
you
so request. Have just been told that
The ships paying off were: from his last ship.. With these
years
old
in
the
year
1900.
As
reported
pre
"send my snapshots to my home" is not a
Jean, Monroe, Frances, Inez, papers and a sharp eye, every
Puerto Rico and Arlyn (Bull man in the marine hospital will viously in this column of odds and ends, sufficient address. They want a street num
Lines); Gateway City, Hastings, get his $7 per week benefits.
and in various articles in the LOG, several ber, yet.
Jeff Davis, Citrus Packer and The Hospital Delegate reports
Did you notice that the word "LOG" in
Andrew Jackson (Waterman); that that wellknown Seafarer, of the Union's members were able to get
Chiwawa, Archers Hope and OneEyed Pete De Pietro, is now draft deferments because they were rated cluding the^ one just printed, has been
Fort Hoskins (Cities Service); recovering at Staten Islanch from
printed six times already in this column,
Trinity and Michael (Carras); food poisoning. He's happy and men. Don't waste any time going up for
Steel Rover and Steel .Vendor enjoying his stay, plus the $7 that endorsement, if you have the necessary Free publicity—the LOG staff (seven timeb)
(Isthmian); Maiden Victory (Mis a week benefits, which is the time. Oh, sure, you don't work weekends and I get along—to date. . . . The "Saturday
Review of Literature," issue of March 3rd,
sissippi); William Carruth (Trans feeling of all the SltJ rrien over
as a Wiper, it's true, but you do when you're carried a personal ad which read, "FEMALE
Fuel); Algonquin Victory (St. there at the moment.
Lawrence Navigation); Repub
The men in marine hospitals a yard bird, which is the Army's equivalent desires companion for short cruise or trip."
lic (Trafalgar), and Ames Vic who want their mail forwarded
Boy, are you guys~ using, your imagination.
tory (Victory Carriers).
to them should drop a card to rating—and without O.T.
In the signon column we had: the Union Hall where they have The renovation of the building in Brook . . . The American Merchant Marine Library
Warhawk, Mobilian and Citrus been getting their mail and it lyn, (wherezat?) is procejeding, we under Association, which is the Public Library of
Packer (Waterman); Steel Ad will be forwarded.
the High Seas,»is beginning it's thirtieth
hand, ^ead of schedule—so they say. If
vocate and Steel Rover (Isth
year
of supplying librarj' units to ships'
In conclusion, there are a lot
mian); Robin Wentley (Robin of ambulance chasers, running you don't take advantage of the opportunity crews.
Line); Amberstar (Traders); Fort through the halls of the marine to get a gander at the building now, while
Hoskins (Cities Service); Algon hospitals representing themselves work is still in progress, you will be one
Waterman has dropped New York as a
quin Victory (St. Lawrence Na as SIU lawyers. There is no of many who will not be able to say boast port of call in its intercoastal service, much
vigation); Ames Victory (Vic such animal.
fully, "Now I remember when yakkity to the surprise of many peopled Intercoastal
tory Carriers), and Greeley Vic
yakkity and it was my idea to blahblah." shipping is now operating at capacity and
tory( South Atlantic).
We did have three or four
More important, and for a change, serious, several ports show a large backlog of cargo.
minor beefs carried over from
you will not realize the amount of work Whether the boom was caused by a shortage
the previous period. One con
Through an error< many that went into providing you and me with of freight cars or not is not known, but the
cerned the crew of the Greeley tankermen are under the im
a Union Hall which we can all be more above news about Waterman is known as.
Victory, which claimed penalty pression that the line of de
than proud of.
well as the fact that Isthmian now operates
cargo on their ship when gaso
marcation for overtime is
line was carried.
S262.47. On freight ships this
Those who remember Emmett "Bill" Bailey, only Westbound intercoastal in conjunction
We have not been able to is so, but aboard tankers the
prove from the bills of lading line of demarcation is $258.24. Book No. 47969, will be pleased to hear that with their Far East runs. . . . Robert Sojka
if the ship carried more than Thus, crewmembers making he has placed himself on the list of avail wants to know if he caa see his name in.
1,0G0 tons of this cargo at one less than $258.24 per month able manpower in case of an allout boom print—okay. Bob. ... and with that choice
time. We are still looking into are paid at the overtime rate in shipping. We wish to say "Bill Bailey
morsel of membership interest left to pos
the matter. Before the penalty of $1.22 per hour; men re
won't you please come home." Be sure to
can be paid, it must be proved ceiving $258.24 or more per
say "Goodbye Irene" before you shove off. terity, we close this column with the
that the ship carried more than month are paid at the over
The Editor of this paper wishes to ask all thought in mind—how big a fool can a
1,000 tons of such cargo, as spe
time rate of $1.54 per hour.
men sailing on SIU contracted ships to , give man be? (Ask the women). . . .
cified in the contract.
I
Tanker Overtime
NEW HOLIDAY
There is a Thanksgiving Day
beef on the Steel Apprentice.
The Skipper changed the calen
dar to suit his own purposes,
thereby setting his own Thanks
giving Day.
NEW ORLEANS — The SIU serviced by.the trucks. The four
The wages and subsistence due
down here can give itself credit companies settled the contract.
the crew of the Irenestar from
for a big assist in getting acon dispute shortly, thereafter. .
The Angelina Angels
By CAL TANNER
the time she ' paid off on the
tract for the drivers of four local Moore thanked the SIU for
West C^ast at the end of her MOBILE—^For a while shipping NEW YORK—The SS Ange firms who had been seeking a its assistance in a letter read to
previous voyage are now col in this port was quite slow, but lina, Bull Line, should get off contract'ior several weeks.
the membership, in which he'
lectable. The crew should con during the last two weeks things the sugar run more often. Re . The drivers, members of Truck Stated;
tact the company, Triton, 80 have really taken a turn for the cently she took a cargo to Engr
Drivers Local 270 of: the Team
"With the help of the AFL
Broad Street, New York.
better; ;
sters,
. asked : the SIU and: the Maritime Trades Department we!
land
arid, after hitting New
York
As most of the members are Not only that, but the coming
Maritime Trades Cimtncil, in New
now. aware, the Union has sign twoweekperiod will be even this wj^k, the men reported she Orleans for support in their were • successful in signing four
• cd up several new companies better, with the following ships ^d her crew made a big im. organibdhg. campaagpL and^ gpt it. companies last night. We, the
general Truck Drivers Local "270,
involving several dozen new due in to payoff and take re pressioh on the Londoners. ;
Withto, 48 hours they had a con deeply appreciate the. whole.
: ships. Our Branches have been placements: the DeSoto, Monarch According to a letter to the
tract,;'/
hearted support we received'
r . called upon to man these ships, of the Seas, Antinous, and Morn Captain of the ship, T. O. Rain
and we urge all hands to co ing Light (Waterman); and the ier, from the American Consul Manny Moore; President and from the Maritime, Trades Coun
operate in taking these scows out following Alcoa ships, the Ran in London, the crew was the Business Agent of the Local, at cil in the campaign. Your unions
and doing good jobs aboard. ger, Pilgrim, Cavalier and the finest bunch of men ever to hit tributed the Local's success to gave us the aid we needed .when;
all other , sources of assistance
Every new ship and every crew Clipper.
that port aboard an American the "wholehearted Support we
failed us."
is a new test for the Union to
ship. The Consul in his letter received
^ ^ from the Maritime
There
is
also
the
possibility
: face. Do a good job and the
praised the Captain for running
campaign.
that within that period we will a fine ship and having a tiptop
Union will never suffer.
In a report to the New Orleans
Incidentally, for the informa crew up some more of the ships crew. He told the Captain that SIU membership, Lindsay Wil
tion of men in the Staten Is that have been taken out of the he wished there were more ships liams, Port Agent, reported that
No SIU Crew is to pay off
land Marine Hospital and those laid up fleet, as we have already and crews like that of* the An the Teamsters had met with the
furnished
about
20
men
for
any
ship until the crew's
who may end up there at one
gelina.
companies several • times, but
standby
to
get
the
ships
ready
quarters
and equipment are
time' or another, the SIU Hos
I can second the Consul on without success. They appealed S3 clean HS any Seafarer likee
pital Delegate makes two visits to go. '
that. The ship was a real. plea to the Maritime, Trades Council
a week. On Tuesday, he visits Some off the oldtimers on the sure to handle. Everything went for support and were told they to find a ship when he first,
the 6th, 5th and 4th floors, ar beach here are: Gi Lewis, R. L. like clockwork. The crew was, would be backed up 100 per goes aboarcL Patrolmen have
b e e n insirucfed that tho
riving ' around 12:30. On Thurs Kelly, G. Stroeker, C. Avera and just as the Consul said, a good cent.
, *
'
crew's quarters must be ab
day, he visits the 3rd, 2nd and J. Crawford.
hunch of joes.
QUICK SET^EMENT
solutely dean before a pay
1st floors, at the same time.
In the Marine ^Hospital here, The Delegates were W. C. The steamship companies in off will be allowsid. Please
KEEP LOOKOUT
wafting to hear from their old Hall, Ship's and Engine Delegate; New Orleans were notified that cooperate with yovar officials
Men in the hospital should be shipmates (a visit wotild be even F. Bantz, Deck Delegate, and| A. .if the:/teamsters struck, tlw, un in c^arvirlng put this member
on the.lookout for him on those more welcome) are: T. Burke, V. Mariani, Stewards . Delegate.
" '
ions would respect any picket ' ship ordM. •
days to collect their bscefits. HaH, and E. Flahn.
Ttbcl Bal4i.o.wskl . lines they put up on the piers
Mobile Shipping
is On The Rise,
May Get Hotter
The
Patrolman
Says
New Orleans Seafarers Big Helji
hi Getting Paets For Teamsters
I
Notfice To Crews
M
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Page Tiye
TH E S E A F A R EES LO G
Saiidboats Build A SuperHighway
(Reprinted with the kind permission of the swampy stretches, to design three unique craft
Editor of "Popular Science.")
from outmoded Army dredges. Instead of per
forming the ordinary tasks of deepening chan
By WALTER HAMSHAR
nels, these oceangoing earth movers now suck
A superhighway is being built 118 miles up sand from the ocean floor, classify it for
across New Jersey in record time, thanks to the coarseness, carry it to a terminal in Newark Bay,
use of ocean bottom for long stretches of the and then pump it into 20inch pipes that carry
modern eightlane toll road.
it up to threeandahalf miles inland for the
Sand that has been accumulating for centuries road bed .
bn the sea floor off Coney Island and Sandy
Rebuilt by Bethlehem Steel Company's ship
Hook is being transported 16 miles by a very yard in Hoboken, N. J., at a cost of $3,000,000,
special kind of oceangoing dredge to fill in right the dredges were modified in fiftyone days to
ofway where the New Jersey Turnpike arrows meet the rush requirements of the job. As the
through mucky swamps. By using this porous "Sand Chief," "Sand Captain" and "Sand Mate,"
material instead of ordinary earth fill, engineers they now work round the clock, seven days a
are building a dry roadbed through ooze in a week, carrying as much as 4,500 tons of sand in
fraction of the time usually needed for fill to each load.
settle.
Each craft makes an average of two trips a
The problem of obtaining astronomical quan day, sailing 16 miles down Nejvark Bay and
tities of saiid at reasonable cost led Construction Kill Van Kull through New York's Narrows to
Aggregates Corporation, which has contracts for the ocean. Then anchoring in 30 feet of water
along the famous Ambrose Channel, the vessels
perform a double function of deepening an im
portant shipway while obtaining their sand
cargoes. In two hours the hoppers are filled,
and the converted dredge sets out on its three
hour voyage back to Port Newark.
There the vessel's spout is connected to a 20
inch pipe line, and the sand—mixed with bay
water—is pumped overland to the Jersey swamp
as shown in the photos above.
To compress the ooze that has lain on the
swamp bottom for centuries without waiting the
year or two ordinarily required for fill to settle, '^1
'il
20irich steel pipes are forced through the muck
to firm earth. Set 10 feet apart, these are filled
with coarse sand and the pipes are then pulled
out, leaving vertical coloumns of sand.
As water is squeezed in the ooze by the weight
of fill, it flows sideways until it reaches these
porous drains, which allow it to flow rapidly
upward to the blanket of medium sand above.
There it drains off. As the fill settles, sand dikes
are built along the edge of the road bed to
permit fine sand to be used in the last stages
of the job.
In one 1.2mile section, 344,000 cubic yards of
sand were used for the blanket, 310,464 sand
drains were bored, and 852 cubic yards of other
dredged fill were employed. Some of the road
fill is pumped as high as 60 feet where bridges'
will be built over creeks and rivers. The general'
embankment will average 15 feet.
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Almost 10 miles of turnpike will be construct
ed in this manner by hext July. Then the three
dredges will go to work filling in swamps for
an extension of Newark Airport that will be
greater than the entire area the field now covers.
Photos By J. Walker Grimm
This is how the Sandboats work. Above, left.
Is one of the two adjustable drags, attached to
huge suction pumps, that are let down from
each side. Ocean bottom muck is pulled up with
liberal quantities of water .and passes through
screens that strain out shells, stones and other
bash. (And. old coins, too, as the crewmembers
have found out.) The strained stand and water
travel in a flutne over ship's big hoppers. The
sand is graded for fineness, and the water drains
overboard. At right, above, at Port Newark, the
G^ut is'connected to a 20inch pipe and the
sand, mixed with water, is pumped overland to
the Jersey swamps.
The picture on the right shows the end of the
journey. 30,000 tons of sand a day pour over the
swamp that will soon be a superhighway.
I ."
4* 4» 4"
'I
im
The diagram on the left clear ,t|
ly illustrates the loading opera
tions of the sandboats. Not
shown are the men scanning the
screens looking for old coins
i that have lain on the "cean bot
tom for many, many years.
t
�Pag* Six
THE SEAFARERS LOG
Friday, March 23, 1951
Union Wreckers Warned
The SIU is on record that charges will be placed against
men guilty of being the following:
PILFERERS: Men who walk off ships with crew's equip
ment or ship's gear, such as sheets, towels, ship's stores, cargo,
etCM for sale ashore.
Back In The 'Good Old Twenties'
By LOUIS GOFFIN
years'old when I joined her; she .nationalities. The Black Gang
Every seaman could write had been a transport during the was the lulu. It consisted of
WEEDHOUNDS: Men who are in the possession of or
tales about the trips he has first "World War and had sailed three watches, one was com
who use marijuana or other narcotics on board an SIU ship
made, if he wished to do so; under the name of the SS Har posed almost entirely of Liver
or in the vicinity ot an SIU HalL
however, some guys can tel risburg. Her original name, when pool Irishmen, the next watch
GASHOUND PERFORMERS: Men who jeopardise the stories better than they can write she was first built in Scotland, was composed of all Spanish,
safety of their shipmates by drinking while at work on a ship them. I'd like to try my hand was the City of Paris, and at speaking men, and the last WSs
or who turn to in a drunken condition. Those who disrupt the at writing about certain voyages that time she was the largest mostly Germans, and there was
operation of a ship, the payoff or signon by being gassed up. I made during my active seafar passenger ship afloat.
continuous warfare between the
ing career. Although they may At the time that I joined her watches.
All Seafarers, members and officials alike, are under not have been as adventurous she was just a junk pile, but
The Captain was a man by the
obligation to place charges against these types of characters.
as some during the last war, still managed to carry hundreds name of Candy, end he certainly;
This Union was built of, by and for seamen. Seafarers they were, as I believe, inter of steerage passengers froni Eur was a sweet guy, but the Chief
ope, plus a few himdred first Engineer was the well known
foqght many long and bloody fights to obtain the wages and esting, to say the least.
My tales start in early 1920 class passengers.
Paddy Brennan, and a tougher.
conditions we now enjoy. For the first time in the history of
A crummier ship for the crew Chief I have yet to see; however,
the maritime industry a seaman can support himself and his when I shipped as Utility Pan
family in a decent and independent manner. The SIU does tryman on the old SS Philadel I have never seen. We flopped in it took a tough Chief to handle
not tolerate the jeopardizing of these conditions by the actions phia of the American Lines. large forecastles, which were the type of black gangs that sail
This was an old coalburning called glory holes, and after liv ed these old coalburfiers, The
of irresponsibles.
ship, sailing from New York to ing in one for a couple of trips, battles bietween the Chief and
In any occupation there is a small group of foulballs. Soirthampton, England, on a instead of glory holes, they the various Firemen and Coal
While the Union has been fortunate in keeping such characters regular run, along with the old should have called them by their Passers, will be told in a later
to a minimum, we must eliminate them altogether from the SS St. Paul and SS St. Louis. right name: hell holes.
tale, but now to get back to
SIU.
The Philadelphia was about 37
HOUSING SHORTAGE
the job that was handed to mck:
There were around forty guys As I stated previously, I was
in the quarters, everything shipped as a' Utility Pantryman
cramped and congested. You in the first class passenger pan
could hardly move around be try. This was quite a spot for
tween the bunks and, due to an inexperienced man, such as
lack of ventilation, the joint just I was.
plain stunk. You can imagine The Chief Pantryman was an
what kind of rest a guy could old Englishman called George,
Cancer, the most feared disease which, if neglected, may turn Instead, chuck your fears into get in a foc'sle like that.
who had held his job from the
of all, is curable says the Am into cancer.
the trash can, and remember The mattresses were thread day she was built, except for
erican Cancer Society, if dis
VISIT DENTIST
that cancer pan be licked when bare, and the socalled springs the time that the Government
covered and treated in its early 7. Careful attention to mouth discovered and treated in its dug in the back; the blankets had used her as an Army trans
were old and worn, and no port. He had joined the ship in
stages.
hygiene, combined with periodic early stages.
The following things about examination and cleansing of the 10. Finally, bring the message doubt had been worn by horses 1887, the year of her birth, and
cancer, says the Society, should teeth by a dentist, is very im to youi^ friends and neighbors before the company shoved them had never sailed on any other
portant. So be sure to see your that early cancer is being cured on the poor sailors.
ship during the entire time that
be kept in mind:
Blue
sheets,
and
one
roller
dentist
regularly.
she
sailed as a passenger ship.
daily.
Cancer
control
needs
the
1. With any type of cancer,
type
dish
towel
completed
th?T3oth . under the
English and Am
8.
Guard
against
exposing
your
cooperation
and
support
of
treatment must be started just
bunk
equipment.
An
old
rusty
erican flag. He was a nervous
as soon as possible. Discovered body to any type of prolonged every intelligent person.
locker, with no lock, was the little guy, and very easily scared.
and treated in its early stages irritation. For example, don't ir
only spot to hang your gear;
UP AND DOWN
most cancer can be cured. But ritate your throat and stomach
that is, if you were lucky enough The job he handed me was to
by
gulping
scalding
beverages
every day's delay allows the
to have any gear, as stealing carry tray loads of food from
disease to spread further and or bolting your food day after
from dockers
was a favorite pas the galley to the pantry. The
day.
Don't
subject
your
skin
to
It
has
been
reported
that
makes the doctor's job more dif
time
on
most
ships in those galley being a deck below, and
constant
burning
either
by
the
Mates
on
some
SlUccntract
ficult. Too much delay may
days.
sun
or
by
artificial
heat.
ed
ships
are
attempting
to
the trays very heavy, almost
prove fatal.
9. Above all, don't waste your take advantage of the SIU
The black gang and sailors ended my seafaring career; how
2. See your doctor if you sus
lived forward, and their quarters ever, I was young and could take
pect cancer. Don't waste precious energies in needless worrying". policy concerning the un
were even worse than the Stew a bit of punishment, so I stuck
loading
of
cargo
in
emerg
time trying patent medicines on
ard's
glory hole, so you can to ' this job for two complete
ency
situations
to
bypass
the
your own. All of them are use
imagine
how crummy they must trips. The galley staff composed
Union
contract.
The
Union
less and only allow the disease
have
been.
I never, had the entirely of Englishmen, with the
policy
on
this
matter
does
to spread while giving you a
chance
to
view
their quarters, exception of the Chef, who was
not
allow
for
Mates
to
abuse
false sense of security.
the regular provisions of the but you can bet that I was nev Italian, treated me very decently.
TREATMENT
contract covering such work er sorry for it, as the crews that As a matter of fact, as far as I
3. There are three "timetest
or other departmental duties. we carried were, without a was concerned, they were the
ed" methods of treating cancer.
In unloading cargo in war doubt, the worst that it had been pnly good guys aboard. '
These are: Surgery (to remove The management of the Trimes zones the Union policy has my misfortune to sail with.
There was irfenty of work; es
the cancer) and radium and X steelmill, in Czechoslovakia, been made dear, but this
'The Stewards Department was pecially during meal time, and
Ray treatments (to destroy the proudly announced the introduc does not give ship's officers mostly British, with a smatter I ,was kept on the run lugging
• cancer).
ing of various other nationalities, tray loads of food from the gal
tion of a new system in the the right to ignore the regu
4. You don't have to be "in periodic cleaning and repairing lar provisums ot the contract. of which Americans were very ley to the steam tables in the
, the money" to get the proper of blast furnaces. This method, All violations of the agree
much in the minority.
pantry. Old George was on my
. treatment for cancer. If you claimed to be a great time saver, ment should be reported te
In the Deck Department, the neck to hurry, but he worried
can't afford a private doctor, is to help to increase production. Headquarters at once.
majority were Americans with me not at all, as he wortied no
there are clinics throughout the The basic idea of this innova
here and there a few of other one else who worked under, him. •
country where treatment is of tion is very simple. Steel work
It was a greasy madhouse be.
fered at little or no cost To ers, split up into teams, take
tween the pantry and the dinf
find out where the clinics are turns working inside the fur
ing room. "\^ters sliding in and
located, call the Cancer Division naces while the latter" are still
out
with full trays, and once
The SEAjEAREBS LOG as tbe official publication of the Sea
of your community.
hot.
and:
a; while they woulji sli^'
5. Learn the warning signals No human being can stand farers Intemistional Union is available to all member's who wish in the grease, and dishes,^glasses
which may mean cancer, so you that tremendous heat for very to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of and assorted food would scatter
can seek proper treatment with long—not more than five to ten their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have all over waiter pantry and any j
the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at.every
out delay. These are:
minutes at the most. Even that
one else who got in the way, "
1. Any sore that does not short a time leaves its mark on SIU branch for this purpose.
However, for those who are at sea or at a distance froin a SIU When we cleaned up . at tbe ^
heal
the health of the workers.
end of.the day, which was .usu
2. A lump or thickening in Five" to ten minutes in those Aall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, ally about eight PM, we were" an
the breast or elsewhere stoves is so exhaustive . that which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 awfully tired bunch of boys,!and
3. Unusual bleeding or dis workers must rest up from half iieaver Street, New York 4, N. Y.
the thought of going into that
charge
to one full hour before working
crummy glory hole made us feel
PLEASE
PRINT
INFORMATION
4. Any change in a wart or another ten minutes.
even more tired. The only re
mole
It is claimed by the commu To the Editor:
laxation that we got was to hang
5. Persistent indigestion or nists that this new method has
out on the after deck and try
I would
like
the SEAFARERS LOG
mailed
to
the
difficulty in swallowing cut down the repairing time
to shoot the fat with the imnii
6. Persistent hoarseness or from 16 to 11 days, on the av address below:
!grartts being carried ih the
cough
Name
.......
erage, and has also helped pro
steerage: •
• • v.v,.
7. Any change in normal duction. Forty to sixty addition
All
in
all
you
can
note
that
:
bowel habits
al tons of steel per worker are Street Address
the job; the quarters, and the
6. Most important of all is to to be gained, according to the City
Zone.:
ship itself was quite different ,
State ..........
see your doctor regularly for calculations of the experts from
from the conditions of the pres
Signed
a complete physical checkup. the Trimes mill.
ent. I'll have more to relate
No figures
on
casualties
have
Thus you give him a chance to
on this scow;., and others, in ar
Book No.
dis over and correct conditions bee^ rc]!ea.sed. ,
ticles: to ;tollow.
..
.
Cancer Is Called Curable
if Caught In Early Stages
To All Crews
Czech Coniinies
Send Men Into
Hot Furnaces
Noftlce To AH SlU Members
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Page Seven
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QUESTION: What type of shipmate can you do without?
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JOE BXntNS, Bosun:
.
CASTER LOHH. FWT.;
D. S. MUNRO, Ch. Elec.:
JOHN ' RALMICK, Bosun:
BEN PRITIKIN, Wiper:
Gashounds and performers,
definitely. There's just no room
for those kinds of guys aboard
a Union ship. No one likes to
drink better than myself, but
no one ..should let this inter
fere with the running of the
ship or the harmony existing
among the crewmembers. I
believe in covering up a guy
occasionally, if it's a result of
a slip up. But the continual
gashound or performer doesn't
rate any sympa.thy at all. We're
grown men and the guy who
can't accept his responsibility
and obligations doesn't deserve
the benefits that the Union has
won for all of us.
My personal opinion is that
the agitating kind who don't
realize what the Union has
accomplished are a nuisance.
This type is always trying to
knock this or that about his
Union, generally for no reason
other than that he likes to
gripe. These guys are lucky
they have a Union behind
them or the shipowners would
be giving them a helluva time
on wages and conditions. They
ought to wake up to the facts.
To the guys who appreciate the
fact th^t their Union is in there
pitching, these agitators can
get mighty . tiresome. There
aren't many, but one or two
are too much.
The lype of guy I don't care
to sail with is the hophead
or weedhound. Such men
shouldn't be allowed to sail
aboard any ship, a fact .that
our Union xecognised Ibng ago
and has been doing something
aboiit. People like this are a
potential danger to the vessel
and the crew, because you'll
'nevgr know what they might
do next. They sure can mess
• up a ship. I don't want to give
'the impression there are many
• of these guys going to sea, but
all you need is one or two and
you can have a troublesome
situation. They're bad for all
hands.
The main guys I can do
I usually rget along okay with ~
most.:cpiy«>but X^'havo a^r without are the doorslammers,
tibalar. peeveagaisist tho^ys • the ^pessagewayslotnpmrs and
^ho come dtnutk lo 't^^^dhip the #uys who like to sleep in
loud and noisy' and wim are the sack witb^ thefar clothes
destructive whmi they're in and shoes on. These guys show
this condition. These gays are no. consideration for the wel
generally detrimental to the fare, cleanliness or personal
welfare of the men on the habits of the majority of their
ships and to the Union. That shipmates. And that is a very
doesn't mean that I'm not in important thing aboard aship,
favor of .good times—I am.' where men not only wOrk to
But not at the expense of the gether, but live together as
comfort and privacy of . the well. I can stand a guy drink
other men on the ship. I don't ing, but I can't stand a lack
consider myself perfect by a of cleanliness in any man.
long shot, but no guy has the These guys haven't Shown that
right to let his faults affect they have what it takes to
the wellbeing of his shipmates. live among men.
M. GOTTSCHALK, Ch. Stwd.:
JERRY .PALMER, AB:
W. CANNIFF, Ch. Elec.:
RAY BRAULT, Pumpman:
ROBERT FRENCH, AB.:
The shipmate I can do with
out is the chronic beefer or
agitator, who is always pick
ing on technicalities of ship
operation or rnutine. He holds
forth in the foc'sles or outside
ship's meetings. He agitates
men on the ship but he never
brings up his beef in the
proper manner at a meeting.
He generally has plenty of
ibieOfs after the meeting, but
if you ask him why he didn't
bring them up at the meeting,
he says "They'll never do any
thing about it." Actually,
there's a reason for his con
duct. He really dobsn't want
anything done about what
he's beefing about. He'd have
nothing t& gripe abouL
X prefer not to sail with the
braggart, the guy who always
acts as if he knows every
thing about everything. No
matter .'what you talk about,
this guy always acts as though
he. knows more about it. He's
the one and Only original ex
pert. And there's no point
in trying to express an opin
ion when this guy is around.
Hell always top you. Guys
like this should be on the
radio' program, "Can You Top
This,'' not on Ships, Of course,
this kind of cpiy is not only
to be foimd on ships. There's
one in every walk of life; but
the seagomg kind are the ones
thatannoy me.
You can put up with the
guy who drinks, if he does his
share of the work. But the
sladker—and I've seen a few
professionals—who is nothing
but a freeloader is the kind
of guy I can do without. This
kind of guy wants to throw
his share of work on bis ship
mates. Especially on jobs re
quiring a full watch, one or
two slackers can work hard
ships on their Brothers. I be
lievO it is the duty of every
good bookman in the Union
who sees such goingson to
warn the offender right away.
If the guy refuses to take ad
vice and keeps right on slack.
ing off. on his sh^mates —
bring him up on charges.
I can do without those soft
soap characters — the guys
who try to get you for every
thing they can. I mean like
borrowing money, when they
never intend to pay it back.
There are some guys who
make an art of giving their
shipmates a hard luck story,
playing on their aympathy,
then borrowing a few bucks.
As soon as they get the chance
they take off and you never
hear from them again. Of
course, there are always some
guys with legitimate requests
who you have to help out. But
they aren't a problem. The
softsoaper have made it tough
on the legitimate guys.
•
Gashounds and performers,
who expect their shipmates to
do their job for them, are two
types I don't care to sail with
7—and who does? These are
the guys who jeopfurdize the
hard won conditions of the
Union, and therefore are the
^ pnemies of the overwhelming
majority of. conscientious sea
men. Having once attended a
collective bargaining session
between our Union represen
tatives and the shipowners, I
know from personal experience
that the companies will throw
these things at the Union to
buck our, demands. These per
formers are no frjends of
tJnion nren.
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Friday, Maieh 23, 1951
THE SEAFARERS LOG
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Facing Blindness, He Wins Hope
As Union Brother Offers Him Eye
Sam Made The Pants Just Right
A dramatic story of hope and sacrifice involving two Seafarers'—one who up
to this week saw no hope of saving his failing eyesight and another who will surrender
the vision of his right eye in the interest of his Union Brother—^was unfolded at the
Staten Island Marine Hospital the other day.
Principals in the stirring dra''
ma are Phil Pron, victim of a moved from the right eye, and Joseph, who has been sailing
shipboard injury that is slowly improvement was noted in its SIU for the past four years, made
light of his noble gesture, say
destroying the sight of his both vision.
Pron
said
he
was
told,
how
ing, "I'm not sure how long the
eyes, and Eric Joseph, his bene
ever,
that
the
prospects
were
sight
of my right eye can last. I
factor, from whose right eye a
grim,
with
practically
no
hope
prefer
to pass it on to my Union
prominent surgeon will trans
being
held
out
for
improvement.
Brother,
where I know it will
plant the cornea to that of
In
fact,
unless
a
successful
at
do
some
good."
Pron's.
tempt was made to get Someone
Complete strangers to each to offer cornea for one or both Pron, of course, is overjoyed.
other until a few v/eeks ago, the of his eyes, the chances were Whether the operation is success
two SIU Brothers crossed paths that his vision would gradually ful or not, he says his Union
Brother's offer was more than
in the Marine Hospital, when deteriorate.
he ever hoped for. His mother
Joseph was admitted to under
TREATED AGAIN
and father, with whom he lives
go treatment to a damaged re
Tony Ruggiero. Oiler, aboard the SS Michael, has his
at
417 Dales Avenue, Jersey
tina. He occupied a bed adjoin In the hope that, he could find
ing that of Pron, who had been a benefactor, Pron was released City, N. J., share his happiness. new slopchest dungarees reefed up by Sam Bussell, OS, a
handy guy at alterations.
a patient since last May.
from the hospital. Two months
r
Pron's failing eyesight stems later, he again noted that the
from an injury sustained aboard right eye was failing and on
the Robin Trent on May 11 last, December 11, he reentered Staten
when the door of an icebox Island. For three weeks both
swung and struck him over the eyes were completely bandaged
once more and treatment was
left eye.
resumed. But the doctors re
EYESIGHT 'FUZZY'
minded him that a successful
Crewmembers of the MV Ponce
When he awoke the next transplanting of cornea from an
have
forwarded a money order
: morning, Pron said, the eye was other person would assure him
for $43 to Seafarer Gene Milan
extremely sore and he could see of normal vision in the future.
esi, who is recovering from in
nothing out of it. "It was like So he waited and hoped.
fantile paralysis in the Staten
someone had put a white sheet Then, on February 28, Eric
Island Marine Hospital.
over the eye," he added "And Joseph entered the hospital seek
what I could see out of my ing treatment for a damaged
Milanesi, who was stricken
right eye was fuzzy."
several months
ago while a crew
retina in his right eye—a carry
member of the Steel Apprentice,
Wlien the Trent arrived in over from his boxing days Dur
is expected to recover full use
Philadelphia, Pron immediately ing some betweenbed chatter,
of all his limbs ^except his right
went to a eye hospital there. Pron told Joseph of his plight.
leg, on which he will have to
He was advised to go straight Joseph then told the doctors
wear a brace, probably for the
to the Staten Island Marine Hos to forget about an operation be
M. E. Watson, Electrician (left) and Tom Murphy (right), rest of his life.
pital, which he entered on May ing considered as a means of
23.
repairing the retina damage, and FWT measure the "cat's" whiskers as Foo Sing, Utility, holds
The plight of the SIU polio
the fish steady. Photos submitted by "Doc" Watson.
victim was carried in a story in
During treatment in Staten • offered his right cornea to Pron,
the SEAFARERS LOG on Feb
Island, Pron was kept in a dark
According to the two Seafarers,
ruary 9, and told of his being
ened room, with both eyes com Dr. Rudolph Aebli, an eye sim
returned to the States via plane
pletely covered, for a period of geon of 30 East 40th Street, New
from Beirut.
five weeks. Meanwhile, he said, York City, has agreed to per
some of the new medical dis form the operation, a date for
collection was start
Walter Breedlove, holder of Book No. 302 and a ed The Ponce
coveries, such as cortisone, strep which he will set shortly. If the
at a" shipboard meeting by
tomycin and similar drugs were transplanting is successful, Pron member of the SIU's Atlantic and Gulf District since Brother Ruiz. The crew voted
administered. At the end of the wUl be sure of his right eye, but early 1939, was killed in an accident aboard the SS to turn $25 from the ship's fund
fifth week, the bandage was re still faces loss of his left eye. Southland on March 5.
over to the hospitalized" Union
^
!
Brother. The officers of the ves
Brother Breedlove died of in
sel learned of the donation and
juries suffered when he. was'
added $18 of their own.
thrown against a deck winch as
the ship rode through heavy j
seas 195 miles northest of Cape.
Hanry, Va. The Southland, which
was en route, from Norfolk to
Germany, returned to Cape
Henry where a Coast Guard ves
Seafarer Victor W. Chesner,
sel removed Breedlove's body.
Oiler, died in the US Marine
Burial was in Bonaventure
Hospital, Manhattan Beach,
Cemetery in Savannah on March
Brooklyn, on February 10, the
8. The following SIU members
LOG has been informed? Ches
served as honorary pallbearers
ner was 52 years old.
at the funeral: R. B. Hubbard,
Brother Chesner had been sail
W: J. McNall, A. H. Smith, H.
ing SIU vessels for the past five
F. Bacon, J. Roza, A. Groover,
years. He held Book No. 100039,
W. J. Conners, R. POole, W.
issued
to him in the Port of
Stoll, C. W. Reynolds, and E.
New
York
on November 6, 1946.
B. Tilley, SIU Agent in Savan
He was born in New Jersey on
nah.
January
20, 1899, but lived in
Flowers were sent to the serv
WALTER BREEDLOVE
New York at the time of his
ices by the officers and crew
members of the Southland and He is survived by his widow, death.
Surviving are hjs wife, Mary,
the SS Southstar, and the Sa Mrs. Nancy Breedlove, a daugh
vannah SIU Branch.
ter, Mrs. Violet Bloom, one son, and a son, Richard, of 450 Audu
Breedlove's shipmates on the James F. Corey, his mother, four bon Avenue, New York City.
Both are members of trade un
Southland took up a collection sisters and two brothers.
Seafarers Phil P on (left) and Eric Joseph, who will help and the proceeds, $310, were The $500 death benefit was ions.
save Pron's failing eyesight, as they appeared in the New York turned over to his widow by paid by the Seafafers Welfare Death benefits were paid by
Hall last week.
Plan,
Port Agent Tilley, 7
the Seafarers Welfare Plan. :
Ponce Crewmen
Aid Milanesi,
Victim Of Polio
Walter Breedlove Killed
In Accident On Southland
Vic Chesner Dies
In NY Hospital
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Friday. Mitfth 23. 1351
THE SEAFARERS LOG
Page Nine
Digested Minutes Of SiU Ship Meetings
ji
? COE VICTORY (Victory Car voi; Secretary, John Dill. Dele
Deck Engineer beefed about poor
: Tiers), J.n. 22 — Chairman,
gates reported no beefs. Motion
meal sefwice while he was sick
^ ^i^riette; Secretibry, Sir Charles carried to hold meetings every
and a threeday delay before he
D^egates reported all was in two.weeks, alternating between
was given penicillin." All around
PEPT.MSM: POAl'TTMRoW iNA
order. Ship's Delegate stressed afternoon and evening. Steward
poor medical service criticized.
the importance of cooperation asked to put out more supplies
dOe
YOU^OlX> THAT HAriNS.lAJOHDSR
Baker given vote of thanks for
Within the crew. Sir Charles el for Messman.
fb SAIL AS A
FOR £MMPl^,YOU MUST
his fine work and asked to stay
ected Ship's Delegate by accla
X X %
A BAKER'S ENDORSEWAir .TWe
another trip.
mation. Motion carried to limit FORT BRIDGER (US Petro
Feb. 18 — Chairman, Arthur
does
coQ*:,BUTCf/eie,^"rBVVARC> >t)U
speakers to two minutes. Stew leum Carriers), Jan. 28—Chair
Kavel; Secretary, John Stefanik.
MUSr^AYS fHe SPECrr/C
ard asked toi make changes in man, Paul Arthofer; Secretary,
Delegate reported that
£ACM JOB. BY THROWlHS IN FOR A vioB VtoU Ship's
Slight lunch. Sir Charles reportec Antoido Tarquinio. Crew voted
drydock money due from pre
CANNcrr Ke&P, 'Tou
AAA/ CoNfUGE
that he had set aside an evening to unanimously concur in Head
vious voyage will be paid by
or two each week to help those quarters communications on un
rna MAAMINO oF/m
rne SNIP OR
voucher of Captain. Ship's Dele
interested in studies of any kind loading cargo and denial of time
CAUSB IT TO SAIL
I Jl SHORTNANDEV. gate reported repairs had not
Motion carried to allow permit ashore. Suggestion made that
been attended to because ship's
card men to go into the engine great care be given washing ma
stay in New York was so short.
room after working hours for in chine, as the trip is going to be
XXX
S^uction in sieeking higher rat a long one. Discussion on proper
PUHPLESTAR (Traders
ings, provided they do not in conduct fcH: Union men aboard
Steamship), Feb. 22 — Chairman,
terfere with Engine Department ship.
Robert Merritt; Secretary, John
work.
. "
XXX
Burke. Communication from
ALCOA PEGASUS (Alcoa),
4 it 4.
Headquarters on unloading cargo
SEATRAIN , HAVANA (Sea (date not given)—Chairman, C.
and time ashore read and ap
Irain), Jan. 2^Chairman. Jack Lee; Secretary, C. Cooper. Dele
proved. Motion carried to let
KeUy; Secretary, WUliam Cahill. gates reported all running fine.
Steward run his department as
Delegates reported no beefs, list Motion carried to have Delegates
he desires, as ship has been
ed the number, of books and per get together and arrange ^ seat
running smoothly.
mits in their departments. Crew ing schedule in the messroom.
XXX
asked to cooperate in keeping Motion carried to see Patrolman
MARORE (Ore). Feb. 18 —
crew messhall clean.
about better quarters for Bosun
Chairman, Mike Sikorski; Secre
and Dayman. Messman compli
tary. W. Glaze. Delegates report
mented for his work in the mess
ed number of books and permits
room.
in their departments. Crew asked
to fill out form giving their
XXX
BULL RUN (Petrol Tanker
qualifications for next rating.
4. i 4
Industries), Jan. 29 — Chairman,
Ship's Delegate reported $67.16
MARORE (Ore). Feb. 4 —
M. Bisson; Secretary, L. Blan ard discussed, list to be brought ber of books and permits in their in fund.
Chairman, Raymond Noe; Secre
chard. Motions carried to ac to attention of Captain and Pa departments. "Stewards Depart
XXX
tary, W. Blakeslee. Ship's Dele
ment Guide" discTfss?d,. though ALCOA ROAMER (Alcoa).
cept Delegates' reports. Repair trolman.
gate reported $71 in ship's fund.
list made up by each department March 3 — Chairman, Casey it cannot be applied to ship.
Feb. 12—Chairman, W. Horsfall;
Delegates reported number of
and given to Ship's Delegate. Jones; Secretary, F. Flanagan.
XXX
Secretary,
W. Sikes. Letter on
books and permits in their de
VIotion carried that Ship's Del Ship's Delegate reported beefs CATAHOULA (Cuba Dislill upgrading read and agreed to.
partments. Discussion on Head
egate inquire about dangers of against Steward had been thrash ing), Feb. 25—Chairman, Adolph Motion carried for Ship's Dele
quarters communications con
working in tanks.
ed out in Portland. Discussion Capote; Secretary, B. Phillips. gate to confer with the Chief .
cerning time off and shore leave.
on limitations of work to be Delegates reported all okay. Engineer about poor condition
Unanimously adopted. Steward
done
by supervisory personnel, Ship's Delegate reported that of heads. All hands told to put
asked not to put out weekold
such
as
Bosun. Report made that fouling up by certain members in for $3 for quarters covering
meat for night lunch.
a large quantity of the meat had been cleared up. Stewards time ship had no heat in New
Department given vote of thanks Orleans.
aboard is inedible.
CARRABULLE (Cuba DisliU
for the good food and fine serv
XXX
4*
4>
4^
ing), Jan. 19—Chairman, McKay;
FORT HOSKINS (Cities Serv
ABIOUA (Cities^Service), Feb. ice.
Secretary, Johnson. Crew non
XXX
concurred with Ship's Delegate's ice), Feb. 10—Chairman, Stephen 25 — Chairman, Kenneth Skon
Bogucki:
Secretary,
Charles
An
WINTER
HILL
(Cities Serv
berg;
Secretary,
C.
Thompson.
report stating that Captain for
ice),
Feb.
7
—
Chairman,
Paul
gell.
Stewards
Delegate
reported
Delegates
reported
no
overtime
bade card playing after midnight.
Dayton;
Secretary,
Percy
Mays.
disputed
overtime
for
Messman
beefs.
Discussion
on
using
too
Delegates reported number of
Books and permits in their de doing BR work. New motor to much water. A new library to Delegates reported no disputed
partments. 2nd Cook reprimanded be purchased for washing ma be picked up in next port. Men overtime. Motion carried to have
to write suggestions for new Hall vapor gauge put aboard to test CUBORE 1ore),^Feb. 10 —
for favoring the saloon while chine.
tanks. Messman asked why crew Chairman. C. Omohundro; Sec
Feb.
18 — Chairman,
Stephen
on sheet posted in messhall.
serving food. Discussion about
takes
beefs to Steward and not retary. J. Kahl. Electrician and
Bogucki;
Secretary,
F.
Flanagan.
March 4—Chairman, H. Crane;
the First Assistant who gets a
to
Delegate.
Treasurer reported Steward spoke on education. Dis
Delegates
reported
on
books
and
Secretary, Skonberg. Ship's
Dele
bang out of hardtiming Wipers.
$65.44
in
fund.
cussion on weeding out of pier
permits
in
their
departments.
gate
reported
$63.03
in
ship's
Statement made that the En
Feb. 14—Chairman, Bob Hen head jumpers who are perform
List
of
grievances
against
Stew
fund.
Delegates
reported
num
gineer stays up eight hours a day
derson; Secretary, Percy Mays. ers and incompetents.
just to see that they don't
Delegates reported disputed ov
XXX
leave the floor plates, and if
ertime in all three departments. CUBORE (Ore). Feb. 21 —
they take a little over for coffee
Treasurer reported $71.53 in Chairman, W. Fields; Secretary,
they're fired. Engineer has had
ship's fund. Discussion on Mate W. House. Delegates reported
seven Wipers in six weeks.
REPRESENTATIVES not knocking off OS in time to the number of bO'Oks and per
SIU, A&G District HEADQUARTERS
4. 4 4.
Joe Algina
Robert Matthews
make coffee.
mits in their departments. Mem
ALGONQUIN VICTORY (St. BALTIMORE
Joseph Volpian
14 North Gay St.
bers asked to stow away cots
Lawrence Navigation), Jan. 25— William Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4540
after
using them. Discussion on
276 State St.
Chairman, John Gillette; Secre BOSTON..
SUP
company
man who refused to at
Ben Lawson, Agent
Richmond 20140
tary, Red Campbell. Chief En
Dispatcher
Richmond 20141 HONOLULU
16 Merchant St.
tend
meeting.
gineer reported that the water CAl.VESTON
308H—23rd St.
Phone 58777
XXX
Phone 28448 PORTLAND
taken on in Turkey was analyz keith Alapp, Agent
HI W. Burnslde St.
ARCHERS
HOPE (Cities Serv
LAKE
CHARLES.
La,... 1419
Ryan
St.
Beacon 4336
ed and found to be as pure as
ice),
Feb.
24—Chairman,
B. Wil
Keith Terpe, Agent
RICHMOND, Calif...
257 5th St.
stateside water. Crew voted to MOBILE
I South Lawrence St.
Phono 2599
liams;
Secretary.
Sidney
Lip
XXX
unanimously adopt Headquarters Cal Tanner, Agent
Phone 21754 SAN FRANCISCO;
450 Harrison,St.
schitz.
Delegates
reported
some
NATHANIEL B. PALMER
communications on unloading NEW ORLEANS
523 BlenvUle St.
Douglas 28363
(Palmer
Shipping), Feb. 4 — disputed overtime. Motion car
Lindsey
Williams,
Agent
SEATTLE
86
Seneca
St.
cargo and time off.
Magnolia 61126113
Chairman,
R. Garraud; Secretary, ried to go on record to have a
,
Main 0290
NEW YORK
51 Beaver St. WILMINGTON
440 Avalon Blvd. A. Branconi. Delegates reported full supply of 120 quarts of milk
HAnover 22784
Terminal 43131
all in order. Motion carried that at each end of trip. Suggestion
NORFOLK
127129 Bank St.
anyone
paying off without con made that matter of painting
Ben Rees, Agent
Phone 41083
Canadian District
PHILADELPHIA
...337 Market St.
sent of Patrolman be fined $25. foc'sles be given to Patrolman
S. CarduIIo, Agent
Market 71635 MONTREAL
463 McGill St. Repair list posted on bulletin for action. Report made that
" 4. 4 4.
SAN FRANCISCO
450 Harrison St.
MArquette 5909
lifeboats were not ready at time
board.
MONTEBELLO HILLS (Paci Lloyd Gardner, Agent Douglas 25475 HALIFAX
128/2 HolHs St.
Feb. 17—Chairman, T. Orze of sailing.
fic Tankers), Jan. 7 — Chairman, SAN JUAN, PR....252 Ponce de Leon
Phone 38911
Sal
Colls,
Agent;
FORT WILLIAM. . 1 18^ Syndicate Ave. wecki; Secretary, R. Chateleld.
XXX
C. Moss; Secretary, E. Baker.
2 Abercorn St.
Ontario
Phone 33221 Delegates reported all in order.
CHIWAWA (Cities Service),
Ship's Delegate warned two SAVANNAH
E. B. Tilley, Agent
Phone 31720 PORT COLBORNE
103 Durham St.
One crewmember to be reported March 4—Chairman, James Cor
crewmembers to cut out per SEATTLE
2700 1st Ave.
Phone 5591
coran; Secretary, Ray Braull.
for
disciplinary action.
Seneca 4570 TORONTO
forming and knuckle down to Ray Gates, Agent
86 Colborne St.
Only disputed overtime was re
TAMPA
18091811
N.
Franklin
St.
•
Elgin
5719
work. Discussion on Union ship
XXX
White, Agent
Phone 21323 VICTORIA
6I7J4 Cormorant St.
ping rules. Ship's Delegate read Ray
WVLIAM H. CARRUTH ported by Stewards Delegate,
WILMINGTON, Calif.,. .440 Avalon Blvd.
Empire 4531
who reported Messmen had dis
two items from Headquarters Jeff Morrison, Agent Terminal 42874 VANCOUVER.
565 Hamilton St. (TransFuel), Jan. 21—Chairman,
puted
overtime. Vote taken on
concerning time off and unload HEADQUARTERS ..51 Beaver St.. N.Y.C.
Pacific 7824 Arthur Kavel; Secretary, R.
SECRETARYTREASURER
SYDNEY
>.....304 Charlotte St Hayes. Delegates reported over tim»^ 9ff and unloading cargo is
ing cargo. Men were told to
Paul Hall
Phone 6346
read the items and make their
time beefs in all departments. sues. Vote of thanks given Stew
ASST. SECRETARYTREASURER
HEADQUARTERS.....'.4 63 McGill St.
ards Department for fine work
comments' at the next meeting.
Earl Sheppard
Montreal
MArquette 7377 Motion carried that no one pay
Jan. 21—Chairman. John Se
(ConlinUed On Page 14)
off until all beefs are settled.
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FouledUp Sailing Board
Sailing On The Del Rio
Death Benefit
Helped, Says Late
Seafarer's Family;
dreamedup sailing times. The
To the Editor:
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crew even thought the officers
To the Editor:
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' At the last meeting held were posting an early sailing
dboard this ship, the SS Lone time just to spite the crew.
My mother, Mrs. Mary Ches
Jack, it was suggested by the Whatever the negotiating com
ner, and 1 received the letter
crew that a letter be written to mittee could do to help in this
of February 19, with the $50()
the Union " concerning the ill matter would be deeply appre
benefit check sent Upon the death
manner in which the sailing ciated by all the crew. The
of my father, Victor W. Chesner.
board is posted.
We wish to thank the Union for
crew thought it would be a
• Officers have been overheard good idea if this letter could be
everything, your sympathies and
talking over the sailing time published in the LOG.
sincere concern. Please believe
among themselves and after ar
me
when I say that this money
Roy Lundquist, Ship's Del.
riving at the time the ship would Albert Weaver, Engine Del.
will be put to good use,
kail, have posted the' sailing Charles Frank, Deck Del.
I have but one more favor td
board many hours before the B. H. Kimberly, Stewards DeL
request. My father sailed o'ft
time they believe the ship would
many ships and became friendly
(Ed. Note: Headquarters re
actually sail.
with
many seamen who came to
An officer of this ship had quests that crews facing simi
know
him quite well. In Local
said last trip to make the sail lar contusion and difficulties
6,
to
which
my mother and I
ing board time 11 PM, for the over posting of sailing time
belong,
the
unioh
lists the deaths
"time being." It was known that to so advise Headquarters, so
of
its
meriibers
in
its newspaper.
the earliest possible sailing time that the whgle medter can be
Fishoiling the MV Del Bio's deck are "Whitey" Ballard,, Could you do likewise in order
was 3 AM. The ship finally sail tackled properly at the next
(left), AB, and George Nuss, OS. Photo was taken by Fred that my father's death become
contract discussions.)
ed at 8:20 AM.
known to his fellow workers?
Hicks during a threemonth run to West African ports.
The crew wishes that the ne
t
Once again, may I thank you
gotiating committee make some
for everything.
betterments in regards to this
inatter. Such as, posting the sail
RidiSrd V. Chesndr ^
ing board time one hour before
New York City ^ ^
the time they order the tugs,
(Ed. Note: The notice of r
rather than one hour before the
Brother
Chesner's death ap ;
dreamed^upsailing time, which
To the Editor:
pears
in
story on the Ship's .
is in most cases impossible to
News
Sectionr—page
8.)
,
I would like to take this time
meet.
to
express
my
thanks
for
your
The crew believes the com
coverage of our convention in BROTHER IN ARMY '
pany should be penalized for
Montreal. Although I was not
these doings, as the crew would
a delegate, I appreciate it even HAS FOND MEMORY :
be if they didn't follow these
more. Oiu* recent issue of the OF SAILING DAYS
Canadian Sailor ^ives it entire
coverage, but does not have the To the Editor:
circulation that the LOG does.
I am taking the pleasure of^
If you don't find linen
I personally have seen the writing to the LOG for the first'
when you go aboard your
LOG in bars and other places in time. 1 joined the SIU in Octo
ship, notify the Hall at once.
faroff foreign ports. "They will ber, 1945, and sailed until Octo
A telegram from LeHarve or
also be amazed to see our pro ber, 1950. I would like to thank'
Christmas at sea may lack the luster of the holiday season gress and to know that we, too, all the SIU and SUP Brothers
Singapore won't , do you any
ashore, but the chow is just as good. Here's a quiet scene in are SIU.
good. It's your bed and you
I sailed with and to say that I:
the Del Rio messroom taken during Yuletide. Brotherly spirit
have to lie in it.
I wodld also like to say hello enjoyed it very much. Being in:
and harmony prevailed throughout the voyage. Hicks reports. to ail the shipmates whom 1 have the Army as I aih, one can well
not seen since way back when realize what a good Union stands
we parted. Especially those on for.
the SS Joseph H. HoUister.
P
In closing, I extfnd thanks to 1 am looking forward to the
all in the SnJ from south of the time when 1 can sail again. I
would like to say that 1 know
on board, along with some extra As a result of bur. trials and Canadian border for their co the Union will continue its good
Yo the Editor:
operation and help in reorganiz
i!
work in the organizing field.
We members of the crew of slopchest items, although far tribulations, a word to the wise ing our District.
^e De Pauw Victory, would like from enough for a long Far should be enough. Do not Sign
Pvt. I. W. Thompson ,
Les ^A.. Green, Agent
on a vessel before it has been
fo pass along a word of warning Eastern voyage.
Fort
Sill, Okla.
SIU,
Victoria,
B.
C.
adequately stored and provision
to men signing on vessels. under
charter to the South Atlantic Tough On Coyotes ed. Once, you do, you're beat.
Brothers.
Steamship Company that are
Vic Miorana, Ship's Del.
stored and represented in the
P. W. LiMk. Deck Del.
XJulf area by the Strachan Ship
H. D. Fouche. Engine Del.
'...Sr
ping. Agency in Kew Orleans.
.
• jW: This; yt^sel .paid off in' >New
G. Smbni, Stewards'DeL '
W'" Oifleans on February 12, and the
(Ed. Noler It is predaely
by Robert G. Pattison
next'day signed on a complete
for situeffons as that outlined
•
ii
new crew at 3 PM. At this time
in this letter that the Union
no , voyage stores or slopchest
urges mewntembers not to. wail
Gentle throb, shimmering foam,
J
had'been placed aboard the ship.
until the signon to report,
Midnight
watch,
the
voyage
home,
For" the next 10 days—^the period
such conditions. Wherever pos
Glittering stars, a gentle breeze.
in which the vessel was in New
sible, a written report should
Heart content, with mind at ease,
Orleans and Mobile—^the • crew
be brought to the nearest Un
lived on promises made by Stra
ion Branch at least four or
City bustle, joy and strife,
chan, the company's agent.
five days before signing of ar
Apartment houses, home and wife.
To begin with, the ship took
lidles. 'Vnth many new' ships
f?'A/: :•
on. stores in New Orleans. After
Children I^hing, not for me;
^ ^
making their first trip under
an inventory was taken, the
SIU contract, such as the De
Peaceful solitude, that's the sea.
>
Stfew'ard found them to be in
Pauw victory, there will na
sufficient and reported same to
Trembling prow, the bow waves sigh.
turally be instances of this
'Tougby/' a 10yearold Staf kind mentioned above, and it
Company and Union by means
Pendulum swing, of the topmast high,;^? f
of a supplementary stores re fordshire terrier is an excel may take a trip or two before,
The creaking
booms, a tinkling bell,
quisition. After checking the lent hunting companion,, ac they are functioning in typical
A lookout's hail, for all is well.
slopchest list, it was'also found cording to Seafarer Jack Rykn, shipshape Union style. Mean
AB. "Toughy," who is owned while, the Union is worldhg
to be inadequate..
Future ahead, past astern.
Action was taken by Union by a friend of Ryem's, lakes to get all the new ships in
Present so pleasant, who dares to yearn?
officials in both New Orleans over after the hounds have firstrate, smooth sailipg con
, Fe;|rs
unfounded, regrets, futile,
mn
down
the
hunted
coyotes
.dition as soon as it is humanly
nnd . Mobile, and as a result 21
; For fate. And fortuhe, fqrevdfia sMile;
ponible lo do so.)
casee of vegetables were placed.
Log's Coverage
Of SIU Canadian
Confab Landed
ATTENTION!
Newly Reactivated Vessels May Require
Couple Of Voyages To Get Squared Away
LogARhythms
Contentment
�Friday^ March 23, 1951
THE SEAFARERS LOG
Shipboard Editor
Red Renews Waterman Reud,
Life In General (Mm—Good)
To the Editor;
Page Eleven
Ghow Hounds On SS Collin
Rate It Floating Paradise
To the Editor:
^
Having started the New Year without a Waterman deck under
iny feet, I predict "51" should be pleasant and prosperous. I've
heard that so many Waterman ships are running aground the
company is compelling the Skippers to renew their drivers'
licenses. This is the only outht I know that picks up a traffic cop
along with the pilot. One Captain in particular has a Greyhound
bus to his "collisioncredits." A certain Mobile parking lot has a
spot reserved for SS Jean LaFitte.
However, things aboard the Algonquin Victory are more serene.
There's no worry about groceries with Johnny Jellette in charge,
ably supported by Pete "KoolAid" Vlahos. The only complaint
1 had was about the continuous port list on the way over. It was
so bad I had to wear an Adler shoe on my left foot to keep from
becoming deformed.
Cooks would arouse the sulky
appetites of those just passing
Captain Ivar Jacobson of the by the galley. To top this, w©
SS Frederic C. Collin is to be have hot doughnuts and coffee
thanked for his contribution to cake practically every day for
the SIU and SUP members
coffeetime. These are made by
aboard this ship in making it
our neverquitwork Baker, BUI.
a happy one by his instinctive
sense of diplomacy with the Our meat and vegetables have
Sailors, Engine and Stewards the taste of the Waldorf's food
and, take it from this crew,
Departments.
there's none better for variety.
His knowledge of human psy The service by our Messboys has
chology has made him a well been superb in all respects. Our
liked and respected Skipper. He coffee is also something to write
is the seamen's friend.
home about. The coffee urn has
The Stewards Department never been used aboard through
likewise deserves credit for out the trip. Strictly a la per
making this ship the happy home colator and better drinking.
that it is. It is a wellfed ship
and in our opinion one that
would be hard to beat from
coast to coast. And not even bar
ring passenger ships.
The food served by our good
Edmundo Sepulveda, Porter
Prinler aboard the SS Del
Sud, doubles as head man of
This past trip, we made the run through the "Macaronean the staff of the Southern Cross,
Sea" to Italy, Turkey, Greece, and Sicily. It was two years since publication put out by the
my last trip to Genoa, but it was plain to see I had left my mark SIU crew.
t—right under "Kilroy's." In Piraeus, the crew still favors John
Bulls' as their hangout. This year the boss is featuring food un
touched by human hands—he's got two gorillas working in the
kitchen. While in port I made another run to the Acropolis. At
the rate they're going I don't think they'll e\'er finish it.
Next—Istanbul, and Turkish music (?). This, I believe more
than anything else, keeps the commies from crossing the border. To Ihe Editor:
We promptly lowered a life
The most popular number at present seems to be "Strains From
b.oat and grabbed our Doc on
I Hernia," which is No. 1 on the Hashish Hit Parade.
Since I made my debut as a the way down. Nine of the
seaman, I have always sailed in freighter's crew had already bit
BEAUTY AND THE BEASTS
the Deck Department and
the dust, but the body of the
In one of the local hot spots they feature a chorus of 60— have been very much satisfied, last man to have died was saved
fiome are younger. Every year they hold a beauty contest here. except during one particular trip for examination.
For the past five years they haven't had' a winner. As for the in the late thirties.
The ship's Skipper thought the
star of the show, all I can say is, she's only a build in a girdled At that time, I certainly wished deaths were caused by bad wa
cage. She was. quite a bird imitator—one Saturday night she ate I could have been a wireless ter but our Doc said it was in
nine worms. All during her act they keep burning incense—sort operator. Heading for Rio de fluenza.
Ross O. Brewer shows what
of a punk act. The bar itself was very high class. Women are Janiero on a passenger vessel, Then the Skipper of the
we received an SOS from a for
Collin
chow does for him.
not served at the barvyou have to bring your own.
freighter asked for a volunteer
eign freighter, stating that the
In all battles the crew emerged a good 6040. On the way crewmembers were dying like wireless operator. He said the
man taking the job would re Coffee hound Joe Ranieri, our
home we had a minor casualty. Pete Thomson had his head in the flies.
icebox; he wound up with a frostbitten nose. The last few days We immediately changed our ceive a nice bonus and quick Steward, even drank his daily
of the trip we must've been really flying. We kept getting the course and headed towards the plane passage back to our ship. quota and says there's none like
weathej? reports from LaGuardia Field. During the trip the Mate direction of the ship seeking aid. We then gave them a large it.
sack of medical equipment, a po
So let's look ahead for more
laid down the law—at the payoff Freddie Ste^Vart repealed it.
Early next morning we met head
sition and a chart, and they pro 'ships like this one. You never
Red Campbell on.
ceeded to the nearest port"
need ask before signing articles
Percy Boyer whether she's a feeder, or how
is the Old Man.
Welfare Plan Wonderful, We extend our thanks to the
men aboard for their co
Says Man In Hospital SUP
operation throughout the trip.
lishment, which, in my opinion, men, when, in reality, we know To the Editor:
To the Editor:
The Collin is a home, a feeder
should be patronized and never it's the dinero that we so freely
and
has a darned good crew.
I've read numerous letters in forgotten by seamen is the Spot spend while in port.
I should like to take the lib Skipper and officers. To the
the LOG complimenting various light Bar, located at Conti and
erty to thank the Union for the
barrooms for their fair treatment Bourbon Streets, New Orleans. There are • numerous establish hospital benefit check and letter Chief Engineer, we also say
thank you for installing a juke
ments in New Orleans I've nev
of seamen.
This place is owned and operated er patronized because of their which I received here.
box to provide music at sea.
Many of these establishments by Pete and Bobbie Valenti, records during the time when I wish you Would convey my
have come into public view since sincere friends of merchant sea seamen were earning peanuts appreciation to the members and Before we close, let's not for
toe SIU has become strong and men — and not a mercenary and the goodfellow policy was the staff of the SIU for their get to mention our "blimp," the
Third Cook, who has been oa
toanciaUy sound*
friendship.
a cold shoulder—until, of course, wonderful Welfare Plan.
During the 193637 strike, we started growing into a big I hope for and expect an early a diet since boarding the ship.
, Let us go back into the rec
ord and remember an establish Bobbie and Pete fed and housed organization. Now they just discharge from this hospital, the Before coming aboard he could
Manhattan Beach Marine Hospi walk in the galley frontways.
ment that assisted seamen when striking seamen and protected "love" seamen.
Now he does it sideways. All
tal.
we were unorganized on the East them against the forces that tried
of
his 299, if not more.
The
Spotlight
bar
is
opeiated
David Mcllreaih
Coast and that put out financial to brealr our morale. It is easy
on
a
basis
of
sincerity
and
there
Crew. SS Frederic Collin
aid to seamen when such help for a drinking establishment to
are
damn
few
seamen
I've
met
was "really needed^ The estab say how much it respects sea
who can say these people ever
turned them away from their
establishment when financial help
was really needed.
STRAIGHT FACTS
Some folks may not like this
letter, but it has never been a
policy of mine to brownnose my
CUPPER CREW ASKS CLARIFICATION
way through life and liquor. Nor
can a ^ooing haybag change my
OP PAY RATES FOR RELIEF JOBS
opinion of some of these socalled
To the Editor:
friends of seamen.
Will you kindly clarify the change made in Section 32 of the The Spotlight. Bar has never
Shipping Rules regarding the rates of pay for relief jobs.
failed seamen, in good or bad
Please publish this in the SEAFARERS LOG.
times. Nor do they ever give a
Crew of the SS Alcoa Clipper man the briishoff when his fin
ancial stat'bs is at a low ebb. So,
ANSWER: As a result of the membership's action at regu
lar meetings up and down the coast the rule in question now when in New Orleans, p^ronize
provides that payment for reLef men should be made at the a genuine friend of seamen.
I do not make New Orleans
. standby rates paid by the shipowners under terms of the
contract, instead of the regular overtime rate previously in my shipping port. Galveston is
my hangout, so don't think this
. force.
The change was made because of inequities resulting letter is written with a view to
Among those working together aboard the Collin are (left
from the several increases in wage and overtime rates won personal gain. It isn't.
to right) Joe Ranieri, Steward; Fred T. Scherin. AB; Walter
by the Union since the previous relief rate went into effect.
Joe Buckley
Kohut. AB. and Guy Whitehurst. Deck Engineer.
NO PROGRESS ON ACROPOLIS
Only Once Did DaDitDa
Sound Attractive To Boyer
Seafarer Commends Crescent City Spot
With Long Record Of Befriending Seamen
estion
�TBE SEAFARERS LOG
Page Twehre
Fiidaf, MttCh 23,1851
--M
Why Stewards Get Cray Hair
PAtrvR^
• '.v.,
Showed Grews' 'Savvy'
welfare, and that's by continuing
to back our Union to the hilt in
According to a story in the observing the fost class agree
last issue of the LOG. headlined ments we have. With all of us
"Crews Cto 92 Vessels Vote to doing,pur share of the job, out
Reaffirm Union Policy," there is negotiating committees can work
practically unanimous approval wonders, and the record of thq
on the Union's policy in dealing past few years is ,a pretty good
with unloading cargo in foreign example of what I mean.
ports and tjme off in war areas. If I was on a ship when the
That's good news to me, but crews were voting, I'd have
actually I don't see how any voted to reaffirm the two mat
headsup bunch of seamen could ters of policy. But I wasn't and
have done anything else.
I wanted to have 'my say. I just
I was on the beach when the hope the LOG editors will print
crews voted on these two ques all I said.
tions, so I'd like to have my say
Pal Caponiti
now. I certainly , would have
been one of those going on rec
ord with the overwhelming ma
jority. I consider myself a pretty
E. Reyes, w^o is no stranger to the SEAFARERS LOG. hopes thiseign wiU keep the Deck steady guy, and I take pride in
being a seaman.
and Black Gang men out of the Del Norte's galley.
In fact, I believe most Seafar
ers are proud of the kind of
• work they're doing. It's not like
To Ihe Editor:
it was in the old days.
We've won that respect, and It was with great satisfactiont
the top wage and working condi that I read the Quarterly Finance
We left New Orleans June 1, but the man in charge had a tions that go along with it, be Committee's report on the new.
To the Editor:
and arrived at Capetown July cattle whip and we were driven cause our Union. representatives Headquarters building in the last,
have been able to back up their issue of the LOG, Looking at the
As secretary of the Central 3. From there we went to Port to do our work.
Body (of Quincy, Illinois), I Elizabeth, where we unloaded All I have to show for this contract demands with _proof of architect's drawing, and reading
have been receiving your inter our horses and were paid our other than, my memories is my dependable shipboard perform of the great care that is going
esting official organ, the SEA $15, following which we were pay slip rieading as follows: ance. We've shown that we are into the planning and making
FARERS LOG, which I read with compelled under threats to sign "Wages begun 6/3/02, ceased responsible guys who will live the necessary alterations, it
great interest, after which I up on the SS Digame (or Di 7/20/02, run New Orleans to up to the terms of our agree seems strange to remember that
ments, just as we expect the only. 7 • years ago we were still
place them on the reading table Gama) to go to Australia nt a Cape Colony."
shipowner to.
for all who wish to read them. salary of 25 cents per month,
in that beatup Stone Sti'eet'
As strange as it may seem, I Fortunately, we sailed directly ,I have nothing to show for
building. ^
NO WILDNESS
in my youth had a slight experi to New Orleans, where on Sep my time on the Di Gama. In We want everjffhing we're en I remember the pride we took'
ence with the sea at a wage tember 13 I was paid 35 cents fact t believe I was the only titled to—and we get it. And when we went into our present'
and imder conditions far differ and my days as a sailor were one who demanded and drew we're going to keep on getting Beaver Street Hall. And I think'
my pay of 35 cents.
ent than conditions existing to ended.
it, in my opinion.: I think that it showed in our morale. Some
day.
~J. S. Leindecker , the giiys who voted so over how, it was like graduating into!
I was seasick the entire trip,
I shipped out of New Orleans
whelmingly to endorse the Un a. higher class, or being put into,
on the Elder Demster SS Lake
ion policy on the two questions a position Of responsibility, and>
Michigan with a cargo of 1500
referred to in the LOG story I think it was reflected in oux
head of horses for the English,
. '
actually
were saying the same subsequent growth.
important thing "is that they
who at that time were fighting To the Editor:
thing
by
their
action.
v
It was shortly after that that
the Boers in South Africa, my Sometimes at payoffs I see would be protecting themselves All the guys did was to say
the
Union went out and organ_
intentions being to desert and guys paying three or four against emergencies in the fu that they wouldn't pull any wild, ized Isthmian and laid the
ture.
To
the.
ordinary
guy,
a
join the Boers.
irresponsible stunts if they were groundwork for our job in Citiea
months' back dues, or more if
We signed up for $15 for the the voyage has been a long one, spell of sickness or an accident^ called on to turn to in any num
Service. We have now outgrown
trip, and what a trip of abuse in order to bring them up to or laying around on the beach bers when cargo has to be un
our present quarters. That, and
and hardship! I was nursemaid date. To my way of thinking, for a while, will, make a heU of loaded in a foreign port, or if
the fact that we never owned
to 18 head of horses under diffi they are doing things in reverse. a hole in his bankroll. Then be they couldn't go ashore in some
this
Hall, will, I'm sure, make"
culties. The scupper holes were What they should be doing is fore he knows it, he is in bad of the war area ports. Instead,
for
a
similar feeling when we
clogged with manure, etc., com paying six months' or a year's standing.
they'd follow the Union's recom go into our own Hall in Brook,
pelling me to work in a mess dues in advance, and so save the As you might guess by this mendation that the beefs be doc
lyn.
much more than knee deep. We Union and themselves a hell of letter, this is something that I umented and forwarded to Head
had very scant grub and no place a lot of trouble.
practice, and it has come in quarters for settlement at the That's why I'm glad that so,
rnuch cayeful planning is going
to bimk. We were lousy, hungry, In the first place they should handy once or twice. I would payoff, under the agreements.
into
it, and that a thorough job.
ragged and abused.
know that they would be taking like for more of the jnembership No seaman who calls himself is being done. I'm sure, that we,
quite a load off Headquarters to do the same, which is the rea a guy with some savvy would all want not only a new build,
JESSE'S LAUNCH
record keeping, and would cut son for this letter.. Do me a fa act otherwise.
ing, but something more than"
down some of the expense that vor, however, and don't print my So let's not kid ourselves. that—a monument to the most
WINS GOOD WILL
goes into keeping books and name. I don't like to sound like Brothers. There's only one way alert and most powerful Union'
a preacher, which I'm not.
OF CS CREWMEN
to keep on improving our in maritime, and a Headquarters'
records.
Name Withheld wages, conditions and general from which to go on to even"
But that is the least. The most
To the Editor;
greater victories.
• The men of the SS Royal Oak
John Kalmich.
wish to thank Jesse, the pro
prietor of the Men's Club in
Ready And Willing,' '
Maplewood, La., for securing a
launch, so that the crew could
If SIU Needs Men,
go'ashore while the vessel was
Says Retired Member
anchored out in the stream off
"Mosquito Bay."
To the Editor:
There were three or four ships
I'm a retired member of the,
anchored at the time and Jesse
SIU. I have been receiving the.
went to each one of them. Not
LOG regularly since retirement
just once but as often as re
in 1948. I see you have made
quested. Our STU Agent, Keith
many improvements that you.
Terpe, was especially helpful,
didn't have when I was an ac
serving in the capacity of a
tive member, such as the Wel
pilot.
fare Plan.
. ^
There was no charge for the
Keep the good work up.
service, so we reciprocated by
I wish you would add my
payingJesse a visit at his club
name to the other retired , mem
lyc would like to say that time
bers on the list of available
s^efit with Jesse is time well
manpCwer.
. •
If possible, please print 'this
in the LOG and ask some of tny
And by the way, Jesse's help
Typical of the old workhorse of World War II is this penned flying Liberty in full battle old buddies to write me.,
in getting the men ashore was
I am . enclosing $2 as a dona
ready for service. Confined .to the
nbt an isolated instance. He has dress, as she appeared in 1944, newly commissioned
tion
for the LOG.
been helpful to SIU men on nation's boneyards since hostilifies ended, the Liberty once again is answering the call to
Emmeti
M. (Billy) Bailey
service. During the pesi months scores have reentered service and will be foUoared by many
,niany occasions. ^
'•
vpoundi Virginia;
• •
more in. .the monll^ to xome.
'
• •
'Dick Keeler
To the Dditor:
PANTRY
owm MEAL
Illinois Reader Remembers Shortlived
Seagoing Career In 1902: 35/ Payoff
Oldtimer Terms
New Headquarters
Hall A 'Monument':
Sees Wisdwn In Paying Dues Ahead
Old 'Workhorse' In Battle Dress
1^'
• ft;
''• 4 I
'—ii I
�i
.
lPnuu,» 4.«<vh 23/ 19Sr
THE S E AF A RER S LOG
Pag* Tlnrtami
• Y^':
Seafarers
. E\;ents uj tJie lives of Seafarers are always subjects of
interest to the Union Brothers. The photos on this page
include the elements of human interest found in life
^everywhere, including romance, success, tragedy 'and
Comedy.
Of particularly broad interest is the photo below,
showing Seafarer Serafin Lopez, whose ingenuity and per
severance has resulted in an invention that may effectively
cut down shipboard injuries and fatalities. Lopez's inven
tion includes a new safety shackle and cleat combination
'to be used on his new bosun's chair, scaffolds and pad
e^es and an improved safety belt.
Inventor Lopez ehows how his shackle and cleatbosun's
^ chair combination operates^ as he. lowers himself easily. , and
safely, controlling the weight of his body and preventing slip
. page of the rope and swaying movements of the chair. The
.Chief of the Coast Guard's Technical Division has appraised
. his invention as one of "considerable merit." Lopez is planning
to put the invention into mass production.
SIU'pallbearers at the grave of Walter Breedlove who died in an accident aboard the SS .
Southland, as photogrephed by E. B. Tilley. Kneeling, left to right, are H. F. Bacon and R. B.
Hubbard; Standing are W. StoU. J. Roza. E. E. Butler. C. W. Reynolds. A. H. Smith. W. J. Con
nors, A. Groover. W. J. MciNall and R. Poole.
Brother Alonzo MUefski demonsteates what he's been^ itching to do to Charlee (Duitdiy)
'yPldraer's chin growth for a long time. Dutchy grew the beard on rec^mt trip aboard the*Jeffezr
son Davis.
Seafarer Leonard Dutra is now in the Army and is train
ing at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Here he is with his wife.
Dorothy, whom he married last September, in photo taken,
outside his home in New Bedford. Mass.. on their wedding day.
Should , former shipmates wish to write him. the address is
Pvt. Leonard Dutra. 51006960, Btry B. 540th F. A. Bn^ Ft.
Bragg. N. C.
• y
•
�he
Page Fourleen
THE SEAFARERS LOG
Friday. Ma W
Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings
cerning improvements for new Feb. 25—Chairman, E. Andersen;
(Continued from Page 9)
Hall
and upgrading posted on Secretary. T. Gasper. Delegates
during trip. Suggestion made to
bulletin
board for crew action. reported all in order. Motion car
see Captain about a canvas
Ship's
Delegate
to see about ried for each man to donate $2
dodger on flying bridge.
With the nation tightening its defense preparations, launch service.
toward ship's fund. Crew asked
4, S.
that innerspring mattresses be
4 4 4
BRADFORD ISLAND (Cities the role of the merchant marine is daily becoming more
WANDA (Epiphany Tankers). supplied as they are actually
Service). March 1 — Chairman vital. For this reason it is imperative that every Sea
(not given); Secretary, Jim Pow
farer stand ready to ship in the rating for which he is March.4—Chairman, Buddy Ba cheaper in the long run.
4 4 4
ers. Delegates reported number qualified and in which he can bo of the greatest service. ker; Secretary, Frank Nigro.
Delegates reported all running CLARKSBURG VICTORY
of books and permits in their
In this connection. Headquarters continues to point smoothly. Cook asked that new (Mississippi), Feb. 25—Chairmeui,
departments. Motion carried that
out
that many men qualified by experience and skill linen be put aboard. Discussion C. Lawson; Secretary, P. Schad*
Ship's Delegate see Chief En
on new washing machine.
Delegates reported all in order.
have
not applied for endorsements for high ratings.
gineer about installing washing
Patrolman
to be given details
4
4
4
machine. Crew asked Ship's
Men who do not seek higher ratings for which they
EDITH
(Bull),
Feb.
25—Chair
on
Oiler
who
missed the ship "
Delegate to investigate substan
are qualified are, in effect, causing a waste of needed man, L. Ruzzo; Secretary. W. in Port Chicago. Vote of thanks
dard milk supply. Patrolman to
Reid. Delegates reported all in given D. Thomas, who wrote a
be asked to see Port Steward skill.
order.
Discussion held on time letter of protest to Union re
The
Maritime
Administrator
is
seeking
draftdefer
about bananas and better apples.
ashore
and unloading cargo garding stringent shore leave
ment for rated men only. Consequently, men. who are
1 4. S.
issues.
regulations by Navy at Pearl
COUNCIL GROVE (Cities Ser
drafted because they have not obtained the ratings for
Harbor.
4
4
4
vice). Feb. 17 — Chairman. Joe which they are qualified, will not be serving in jobs in
STEEL
VOYAGER
(Isthmian).
4 4 4
Liston; Secretary. T. Gavin.
which they can be of greatest service to our nation.
Feb.
3—Chairman.
Wiley
Par
ROBIN
WENTLEY
(Robin),
Delegates reported no beefs. Mo
rett;
Secretary,
F.
Steen.
Ship's
If
you
have
the
qualifications,
apply
for
upgrading.
Feb.
25—Chairman,
Ray
Sadow
tion carried that regular supply
Delegate
reported
that
he
had
rtci; Secretary,
M.
Whale.
Dele
Do
it
today!
of milk be put aboard. Patrol
been
unsuccessful
in
having
logs
gates
reported
beefs
in
Deck
man to be seen about painting
lifted
on
men
who
went
ashore.
and
Engine
Departments.
Ship's
of messroom.
milk as is done on other SIU C. Cornett. Stewards Delegate Ship's Delegate gave a talk on Delegate read letter from Head
it 4. 4
ships. Communications on time reported that Patrolman will be the responsibility of men to their quarters, which was accepted.
LOGANS FORT (Cities Serv off and unloading cargo read given matter of crossing Inter
shipboard duties. Steward asked Crewmember reported that when
ice). Feb. 22—Chairman, John and accepted.
national date line on Sunday. to put out sufficient night lunch. he asked that the food be hotter
Schilline; Secretary. H. Galicki.
Ship's Delegate read letter from Feb. 15—Chairman, W. Low when served, he was told 'by
Delegates elected in all depart
BENTS FOHT^(ctties Service). Headquarters on time ashore ther; Secretary, F. Steen. Ship's the Cook to put hot sauce on it.
ments. Ship's fund reported as Jan. 28—Chairman. Leo Paradise; and unloading cargo. Vote of
having $42.25. Motion carried Secretary. Arthur Wilfert. Deck thanks given to entire Stewards Delegate reported that on last
trip the Captain put out a draw
that ship be fumigated. Crew Delegate reported 15. hours of Department.
regularly,
but now says he will
asked that an inquiry be made disputed overtime; other depart
not
put
out
a draw until all of
}
into milk shortage.
ments okay. Message from Un
Deck Gang turns to every day.
4 4 4
ion concerning time off and un
Deck Delegate reported that he MONROE (Bull). March 2 —
loading cargo read and accepted.
could not comply, as he is having Chairman, Alberto Galza; Sec
First aid kit in engine room to
dental work done daily. Men to retary, D. Acker. Delegates re
be replenished.
see Captain for hospital slip be ported aU okay. Motion carried
Jan. 30—Chairman. Leo Para
fore going to hospital. If refused not to feed anyone not connect
» » »
dise; Secretary, Don Nye. Dele
by Captain, see the Delegate, ed with ship, unless authoriza
GOVERNMENT CAMP (Cities
4> 4 4
gates
reported
all
in
order.
Mo
Service). Feb. 18 — Chairman.
SEATRAIN HAVANA (Sea who will take sick_men to the tion has been given.
John Annal; Secretary. J. Par tion carried to see Captain about train), Feb. 25—Chairman, Jack American consulate.
4 4 4
getting poop deck washed down
Feb. 23—Chairman, W. Low
ALCOA ROAMER (Alcoa),
ker. Delegates reported number
Kelly;
Secretary,
W.
Cahill.
Del
after leaving each port.
Iher;. Secretary, F. Steen. Special Jan. 31 — Chairman, E. Evans;
of books and permits in their
Feb. 26—Chairman. Don Mye; egates reported no beefs. Gen meeting called to read and vote Secretary, L. Franklin. Delegates
• ^ departments. Motion carried that
Secretary, J. Simmons. Ship's eral discussion on food. Vote to on imloading cargo and deniM reported all okay. Discussion on
. Captain be asked about a full
Delegate reported Captain had concur with Headquarters com of time off. Motion carried to time ashore and unloading of
or partial fumigation. Request
agreed to order new fans. Sug munication.
concur unanimously. Captain re cargo. Motion carried to concur.
^ made that full 120 quarts of
4 4 4
gestion made that one, quart per
ported
to have offered to let men Suggestion made that New Or
milk be put aboard, instead of
DEL AIRES (Mississippi), Feb. having logs work them off.
man
for
124
watch
be
put
out
leans Hall be contacted concern
^80 quarts. Patrolman to be ask
25 — Chairman, Adam Hauke;
at
noon
as
these
men
do
not
get
ing cost of penicillin, which the
ed to contact Chief Engineer and
Secretary, R. Casanova. Dele
up
for
breakfast.
crew
feels is too high.
'find out why fidley doors are
gates reported disputed overtime
'kept locked, a situation which
4 4 4
in Deck and Engine Departments.
SOUTHERN CITIES (Southern
is a safety hazard to crew.
Letters from Headquarters read
Trading), Feb. 25 — Chairman,
March 3—Chairman. John An
and discussed. Treasurer report
Robert Brown; Secretary, Walter
iial; Secretary. J. Parker. Dele
ed $41 in ship's fund.
V. Terry. Sheet posted for' crew
gates reported all okay; listed
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to list necessary repairs. Discus
J:he number of books and per
ALCOA PARTNER (Alcoa),
sion on disposal of log money.
^mits in their departments. Mo
March 4—Chairman, Bob Fisher;
Crew feels money should go to
tion voted down to see about
Secretary.
Mike Zelonka. Dele
SEAFARERS LOG and. not to
jhaving Cities • Service payoffs
gates reported no beefs. Letter
4 4 4
the company. Discussion on sani
handled within two hours.
i 4. t
from
Headquarters
read
con
SUZANNE
(Bull),
March
5
tary work.
Steward to be asked to have SALEM MARITIME (Cities
cerning
time
ashore
and
unload
Chairman,
G.
Boneford;
Secre
fewer boiled items on menu.
4 4 4
Service). Feb. 18 — Chairman.
ing cargo. Request made that tary, T. Vigo. Delegates reported PETROLITE (Mathiasen), Feb.
Prokopuk; Secretary. J. Bertrand.
4i
i
no beefs. Crew to see Patrolman 24 — Chairman, LaFarge; Secre
MASSMAR (Calmar). March Delegates reported number of noise at night be cut down.
about greater variety in meals. tary, S. Schuyler. Delegates re
4 4 4
4—Chairman, S. Holden; Secre books and permits in their de
MAE
(Bull).
Feb.
22—Chair
Speed
asked in issuing of passes ported number of books and per
tary. L. Hamilton. Delegates re partments. Men advised to put
man,
W.
Isbell;
Secretary,
J.
for
packages
going ashore.
ported number of books and in all legitimate overtime, but
mits aboard. Motion carried to
Howard.
Delegates
reported
aU
4
4 4
permits in their departments. Re no chicken stuff. Reported that
take money from ship's fund for
STEEL WORKER (Isthmian). repair of washing machine.
port made that the crew has an attempt will be made to have running smoothly. Letters con
Cidonated $31 to the television full quota of milk be put aboard.
.
44 • :
fund for men in the hospital.
March 4 — Chairman. Henry
STONY CREEK (American
f'
Buckner; Secretary, J. Powers.
Tramp Shipping). Jan. 29—Chair
jn
Delegates reported number of
man, J. Manfredi; Secretary, O.
books and permits in their de
Every Seafarer aboajtd ship is right where the news Payne. Delegate reported a beef
partments. Crew asked for Pa
is breaking. What goes on aboard SlUcontracted ships on fnsiiling of letters froth ship.
trolman to check milk supply.
Ship's Delegate reported that
Ship's Delegate warned crew on and the activities of their crewznembers can make Inter
Captain would give more than
esting reading.
importance of staying sober.
alloted one carton of cigarettes
All you have to do to translate these activities into a week, if the crew would as
4 »
4^ t *
stories or reports to be read by the rest of the member
sure him thSt he would not be
PAOLI (Cities Service), Feb. CORAL SEA (Coral Steam
\w 18—Chairman.
Bart Powers; Sec ship). Feb. 25—Chairman. John ship is to jot down the facts and forward them to the fined by customs because of im
retary. J. Mitchell. Ship's Dele Ziereis; Secretary. S. Marsh. SEAFARERS LOG. If you can turn out a good yarn, declared cigarettes. Matter was
gate to check starboard showers. Delegates reported no beefs. that's fine. But if you think you can't, then all you need discussed and dropped.
4 4 4
Motion carrie<;^ to see Mate about Ship's Delegate reported on HQ
JOHN HANSON (White
jhaving Stewards Department letter dealing with time off and do is write down the details and we'll take care of the
Range), Feb. 18—Chairman, W.
foc'sles painted. Communications unloading cargo. Request made rest.
Pictures heighten the interest of a story, so if you Smith; Secretary, R. ' Vernon.
from Headquarters concerning that if ship has a weekend pay
suggestions for new Hall and off the Skipper should put out have snapshots taken on your voyage, send them along Delegates reported no beefs. Re
a draw. Repair list made up for
pair list from each' department
upgrading read and approved.
too.
read and approved. Discussion
Jan. 28 — Chairman. Arthur next crew.
Let's make every Seafarer a reporter. Submit your on the logs placed against some
i,
4^
Jackman; Secretary. Bart Pow
stuff
to the SEAFARERS LOG, 51 Beaver Street, New of crew. Crew to stick together
ers. Delegates reported no beefs. JEFFERSON CITY VICTORY
^nd abide by decision of Fatrol
Motion carried to find .out why (Victory Carriers), March 3 — York 4, N. Y.
man on logs.
ship doesn't get 120 quarts of Chairman, John Gates: Secretary,
Co. After Your Rating
Every Man A Reporter
i M''
�Friday. March ^3. 1961
T H E S E AF A R ER S LOG
Page Fifteien
lAinirtes Of A&G Branch Meetings In Brief
: BALTIMORE—Chainnaa, WU
. Ham Rents. 26445; Recording
' Secretary. G. Masterson, 20297;
Reading Clerk. A. Stanibury.
4683.
Court reaffirmed the Union's
right to pick up work permits at
it's discretion. He reported meet
ings with the operators have
SHIPPED SHIPPED snmPED TOTAL been held for extending the
DECK
ENa
STWDS. SHIPPED bonus extension to September 30,
the expiration date of the Un
22
20
8
50 ion's contracts with all shipown
A&G Shipping From Feb, 28 To Marrh 14
REG.
DECK
PORT
Minutes of meetings held in ^loston.............a......I
• other ports read and approved. New York.
• Quarterly Finance Committee's Philadelphia
report read and accepted. Trial Baltimore..
Committee's report on three Norfolk.
' members read and concurred in. Savannah
• Under Good and Welfare it was. Tampa.;
: brought up that there is not MobUe...
enough interest being taken in New Orleans.!.......'..!
Galveston.
West Coast...
41
154
43
119
52
9
10
36
97
37
54
REG.
ENG.
21
125^
22
104
37
8
a
42
74
37
51
REG.'
STWDS.
TOTAL
REG.
13
101
27
97
39
8
5
49
84
15
38
75
380
92
320
128
25
23
127
255
89
143
199
27
110
41
30
16
31
107
30
67
182
24
101
32
22
14
30
90
25
53
105
15
83
26
20
17
24
94
22
93
486
66
294
99
72
47
85
291
77
173 ers. He also reported that the
Union's Washington Representa
tive is doing all he can toward
getting a blanket deferment for
that the , Union negotiating com members to stick to their ships can^ pick his job, t3q)e of ship seamen. In the meantime, sea
mittee press for a better brand once they accept jobs. He re and destination. He suggested men must keep their draft
of galley knives tcfbe put aboard ported that the additional ships that members fill the jobs com
shipboard, meetings and Dele ship. Motion carried that Union expected from the boneyari ing on the board as soon as they boards informed of their where
gates should take greater inter committee press for compensa would help to cut the loai of appear. So far all jobs have been abouts. Men with draft problems
• e st in their jobs. Meeting ad tion for Electricians when using men on the beach ^eatly. Var filled promptly and no ships were urged to bring them to
Headquarters' attention tod
journed at 8 PM with 210 mem their personal equipment. Quar ious subjects were discussed un
everything would be done to
bers present.
terly Financial Committee's re der Good and Welfare. Meeting
give them assistance .The Sec
lit
port road and accepted. Under adjourried at 7:50 PM with 280
retaryTreasurer reported the
SAN FRANCISCO—Chairman. Good and Welfare discussion was members present.
signing of another company.
L. Gardner. 3697; Recording Sec held on the tragic results of
Western Navigation, and the re
4 4 4
retary. F. P. Drozak, 46029; drinking wood alcohol, which
activation
of an old company,
Reading Clerk. H. Fischer. 59. caused the deaths of several SS PHILADELPHIA — Chairman,
A. CarduUo, 24599; Recording have ben delayed. He reported Philadelphia Marine Corporation.
Minutes of Branches holding Tainaron crewmembers in Korea. Secretary, V. Slankiewicz, 22363: the return to New Orleans of He also stated that crews have
4. t &
meetings read and approved. The
Reading Clerk, D. Piccerelli, the two Cuba Distilling molassesr ben put on the ships of another
GALVESTON
—
Na
meeting
carrying tankers, which wUl op company, but details will have
Agent reported that shipping had
50448.
held
because
of
a
lack
of
a
erate in the vicinity for six to be withheld uptil the com •
been good, but, because of mili
Minutes of Branches holding months. Agent Williams reported pany has signed. He reported
tary security, it was impossible, quorum.
meetings read and accepted. Sec how, with the SIU support in that 19 new companies had been
4 4 4
to get a picture of shipping for
MOBILE—Chairman, L. Neira. retaryTreasurer's financial report the Maritime Trades ^ Council, signed since February 1. Credit
the coming two weeks. He re
drivers of four companies got for the job was given BuU Shep
ported that the SIU Convention 26393: Recording Secretary, B.
union contracts this week. He pard and Morris Weisberger, who
would be held in San Francisco Wallace, 32520; Reading Clerk,
read a letter of thanks he had worked around the clock to get
and urge^ the members to keep R. Jordan, 71i
received from the Business Agent the companies in line. He wound
in touch with the proceedings.
of the Truck Drivers Local. Un up his report by stating that he
Motions carried to concur in Headquarters report to the
der
Good and Welfare there was and the A&G delegation would
membership
read
and
concurred
Headquarters financial report and
the report to the membership. in. Minutes of meetings held in and Headquarters report to the a good deal of discussion on set be leaving for the SIU conven
Motion carried that the Union other Branches reed and ac membership read and accepted. ting up a school of seamanship tion in a few days and would
negotiating committee press for| cepted. Agent Tanner reported Agent Cardullo repo.ted that in the Hall. It was reported that not be present for the next meet
the same carpenter tool allow on the shipping situation for the shipping was on an even keel several oldtimers on the beach ing. Meeting adjoimied at 8:35
ance as the SUP. Motion carried coming weeks, and urged the He warned the work permitmen could dot the teaching and the with 426 members present.
that they had ben issued cards gear could be gotten from vari
4 4 4
BOSTON—Chairman, B. Law
only for the purpose of filling va ous steamship companies, especi
cancies that exist after book ally Mississippi Shipping Com son, 894; Recording Secretary, H.
men have n6t filled the jobs fol pany, which has pledged support Jaynes, 143; Reading Clerk, A.
lowing three hourly calls. Work to a school started by crewmem
permits, he warned, can lose bers of the "Del Norte. Meeting Melanson, 44406.
their cards if thy fail to accept adjourned at 8:40 with 228 mem
SecretaryTreasurer's financial
the job assigned them by the bers present.
report and Headquarters report
Dispatcher. He reported that to
4 4 4
to the membership accepted.
TAMPA —Because of a lack Minutes of Branches holding
date'no ship had sailed short.
HARRY E. FAIRBURN
BiLICKER ROBBINS
of a quorum no meeting was meetings accepted. Motion car<
Pick up your gear at the of
4 4 4
Get in touch with your attor
ried that members who are work
fice of J. M. Carras, Ltd., 24 ney Peter S. Gemavage, concern NEW ORLEANS — ChRinnan, held.
4 4 4
ing ashore cannot be excused
State Street, New York.
ing your case, against the Mary L. Williams, 21550; Recording
Secretary, H. Troxclair, 6743: SAVANNAH—No meeting be from attending meetings.
mar.
4 4 4
R. P. McBRIDE
Reading Clerk, Buck Stephens. cause of a lack of a quorum.
4 4 4
4 4 4
Mrs. G. Trace, 737 Mozart
A, K. POWERS
Ave., Norfolk, Va., asks you to , You are asked to. write to Chairges against one man read NORFOLK —No meeting be
and referred to a Trial Commit
write Lee c/o mother.
Ruthj c/o 408 Bar, East Balti tee. Minutes of Branches holding cause of a lack of a quorum.
4 4 4
4 4 4
more Street, Baltimore^ Md.
meetings read and accepted. Sec
JULIUS LAMBERT
NEW
YORK
— Chairman, E.
4 4 4
retaryTreasurer's financial re
i Report to Commander, 3rd Na
Sheppard,
203;
Recording
Secre
MCPHERSON
port tod lleadquarters report to
val iDistrict,
the membership read, and, ac tary. E. Mooney, 46671; Reading
(Elecfrician, Amea Viclozy)
4 4 4
cepted..
Agent Lindsey Williams Clerk, J. Arabasi,^ 29836.
The following men have checks
Contact
Charles
King
the
next
JOSEPH BRYAN
reported
that
the
port
was
in
waiting
for them in denomina
time
you
are
in
the
Port
of
New
Get in touch with Ramon
Minutes of Branches holding tions ranging from 92 cents to
good
shape
and
that
a
bookman
York.
Benitez, c/o Ramos, 455 East
meetings read and accepted. Min $14.74 for disputed overtime, set
138th Streets Bronx^ N. Y.
utes of specialmeetings read and tled with Cities Service Oil Com
4 4 4
accepted. Headquarters Rein pany. The money can be collect
NORAL W. JORG^NEEN
statement Committee's report ed by writing to the Organizers,
You are asked to contact your
read
and accepted. Charges
From:;limo lo time word comet to Headquarters. Rial a
wife through the SEAFARERS crewmember has been proindted to a higher rating or trans against three men read and re Seafarers International Union, 51
Beaver Street. Be sure to give
LOG.
ferred to another department aboard ship. This ia in definite ferred to a Trial Committee. Un the proper address for mailing
4 44'
violatiDn of the Union's shipping rules, which says, very der Good and Welfare several out the checks:
ALANE WHITMER
specifically (Rule number 29):
Louis W. Boren, Ernest Bos
Pick up your mail at the Isth
sert,
Marion Butcher, A. Car
"No
man mar
be
promoted
or
allowed to
transfK.
from
mian office, 71 Broadway, New
rano,
Edward Crosby, Edward
one
Job
to
another
on
board
ship,
except
in<
case
of
extreme
York.
A. DeFelice, John Di Pietron
emergencqr. This is to apply where there? isn't sufScdent time to
4 4 4
tonio, Joseph Dodge, James En
dispatch a man toom the Union Hall before a ship ia scheduled
NORMAN MAFFIE
members
spoke
on
the
new
wright, Charles Goodwin, Cecil
to
leave,
or
the
Hall
cannot
furnish
reidacements as
required.
Andrew D.^ Junkins asks that
building
in
Brooklyn.
All
men
Gray,
Leo Gwalthney, John
Any
m^nber
guilty
of
breaking
this
rule
shaU:
lose
the
job
you write him Concerning; the
were
urged
to
visit
the
new
Hunt,
R.
F. Jacobs, Gilbert Lind
immediately
and
shall
be fined
no
less
than
$25J0Q
for
such
money he owes you. His address
Union
offices.
SecretaryTreasur
fors,
James
Macauly, George
is 1428 Auburn Avenue, Tarrant offense."
Murphy,
Darwin
Myers, John S.
er
Paul
Hall
reported
that
the
In port, notify the Hall immediately if a man ie needed,
City, Alabama.
suit
of
former
permitmen
had
Orasz,
Frank
Parsons,
James
and) one will be dispatehedii If an emergency occurs^ too far
4 4 4
Preston,
James
Romano,
WiUupn
been
turned
down
by
the
State
away to be handled by a nearby Hall, and a man must be
JOHN W. BRYANT
of New York's highest court and Spear, Edinimd Spencer, George
, ' Contact your mother, Mrs, J. promoted or transfered, a full report should be made to Head
thus ended these legal proceed Townsend, William Tradewell
quarters,
stating
the
circumstances
and
the
men
involved;
H. Bryant, 20 East 40th Street,
jings
against the Union. The and Thomas Walker.
Savannah, Georgia.
GRAND TOTAL.
652
529
476
1,657
Shipboard Promotions
680
593
467
1,740
�Pag* Sixteen
THE SEAFARERS LOG
y
Friday. March 23. 1951'
li: i
• V i''
Leave it to the boys on the Del Norte to do a first
class job on anything they attempt. "Wihen they decided
they panted a. shipboard newspaper the result of . their
cooperative efforts was the Del Norte "Navigator," :
a
publication that has been roundly acclaimed time and
again.
Thej^ the ladsturned to on classes in seamanship, and
the result was equally inspiring. Men in every department
enlisted for the instruction and classes are being held
regularly. Among those sparkplugging the seamanship
classes are Bob Garn, AB Maintenance, who is Instructor
in Seamanship; his assistant. Buzz Dominicis, and Blackie
Bankston, Ship's Delegate.
Topside of the smoothly functioning passengercruise
ship, whose home port is New Orleans, has recognized
the merits in the crew's enterprising instruction course.
During a visit to one of the sessions recently. Captain
Olsen, Master of the Del Norte, declared/that "These
classes should be continued each trip. This is one of the
finest things I've ever seen on any ship."
For some samples of how a firstrate Union crew*
. turns to in the interests of greater shipboard efficiency
see the photos on this page.
.
Assistant Instructor Bob Garn explains to Brother Wulff the correct method of putting a
luck in a Liverpool splice, as a group of shipboard students listen in.
The classes recess—^Tex Metting's birthday was utilized at
a good, occasion lor a celebration. Here some of the boys get
ready ior the fantail festivities.
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Headlines:
SIU DEMANDS GAA CONTRACTS PRESERVE RIGHTS OF SEAMEN
SIU DELEGATES GET READY FOR INT'L CONVENTION
NOTIFY LOCAL DRAFT BOARDS
UNION TO PROPOSE VACATION PLAN MODELLED AFTER SIU WELFARE FUND
MAY 1 IS DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS FOR RUSKINS SCHOLARSHIPS
SETTING THE PACE
MAGNUSON REINTRODUCES HIRING HALL BILL; OPPOSES MILITARY OPERATION OF SHIPPING FLOATING MINES STILL BIG PERIL TO WORLD'S SHIPS
MILITARY OPERATION OF MERCHANT SHIPPING IS BLASTED AS WASTEFUL
NEED CASH? NO PROBLEM, BUY TANKERS
NEW YORK EASILY MEETS INCREASED SHIPPING PACE
MOBILE SHIPPING IS ON THE RISE, MAY GET HOTTER
NEW ORLEANS SEAFARERS BIG HELP IN GETTING PACTS FOR TEAMSTERS
SANDBOATS BUILD A SUPER-HIGHWAY
SHIPBOARD LIFE WAS REALLY RUGGED BACK IN THE 'GOOD OLD TWENTIES'
CANCER IS CALLED CURABCLE IF CAUGHT IN THE EARLY STEPS
CZECH COMMIES SEND MEN INTO HOT FURNACES
FACING BLINDNESS, HE WINS HOPE AS UNION BROTHER OFFERS HIM EYE
PONCE CREWMEN AID MILANESI, VICTIM OF POLIO
VIC CHESNER DIES IN NY HOSPITAL
WALTER BREEDLOVE KILLED IN ACCIDENT ON SOUTHLAND
THE CAMERA'S EYE ON SEAFARERS
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3/23/1951
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Seafarers International Union of North America
1951
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Seafarers Log