Main propulsion assistant (MPA) records, November 25, 1944–February 15, 1974, n.d.; bulk 1969–February 15, 1974
Scope and Contents
The main propulsion assistant (MPA) was responsible to the engineer officer for the operation, care, and maintenance of the ship’s propulsion machinery (its main engines and boilers) and its related auxiliaries. B and M Divisions fell under his administrative authority. Lt. Cdr. Peter J. Mauro served as MPA from 1972 to 1973. The Engineering Log and the Engineer’s Bell Book are legal records of the Engineering Department inspected and submitted by the MPA.
Dates
- Majority of material found within November 25, 1944–February 15, 1974, n.d.; 1969–February 15, 1974
Conditions Governing Access
Some folders may contain personally identifiable information, which will be reviewed before providing access to the public. Within the operational records series, personnel management records that provide performance evaluations of individuals should be reviewed for privacy concerns before providing access to the public.
Extent
From the Collection: 23 Cubic Feet : 23 linear feet housed in document boxes and half document boxes AC 10–AC 54 on S19-C to S20-E; Oversize material in Oversize Box AC 1 on S20-E, Double Oversize Boxes AC 1–AC 6 on S4-A, and Flat File FA-5; Cased volumes AC 2–AC 16 on S4-A and S19-D; material treated for mold in document box and double oversize box in Intake Room
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- From the Collection: USS Intrepid (CV/CVA/CVS-11) (Historic Owner, Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Online Archives Repository
One Intrepid Square
W. 46th Street and 12th Avenue
New York NY 10036-4103 United States
collections@intrepidmuseum.org