The USS Pickens most of the time could convert enough sea water to fresh to meet the needs of the crew. When loaded with troops, however, rationing was enforced. This usually meant that fresh water was turned on in the showers for about 15 minutes every four hours. We were to use just enough water to get wet, soap up, and use just enough water to get the soap off. The result was that we usually showered in ocean water. If an individual was caught using more water than allowed he could serve time in the brig.
When we were serving as part of the "magic carpet" and were loaded with 1800 soldiers or Marines, the trip back home would begin with our passengers not using much water, but as we got nearer to San Francisco, their use of water increased leaving little for the crew.
When we were serving as part of the "magic carpet" and were loaded with 1800 soldiers or Marines, the trip back home would begin with our passengers not using much water, but as we got nearer to San Francisco, their use of water increased leaving little for the crew.
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