Enlisted men ate in the crew's mess (or dining room) while crew members played games and watched movies in this space to relax. Next to the crew's mess was the galley, a tiny kitchen where Growler's cooks prepared all of the crew's meals.
Hi, I'm Bill Peters and this is another Intrepid Minute. Today we're on the submarine growler. Cruise mess or the kitchen and dining room is the physical and emotional center of the boat. About 25 people can eat here per serving and each meal has three servings. When meals are not being served, the crew hangs out here playing cards, games, and watching movies. Meals are served every 6 hours.
In this very small kitchen, food for 100 people is made, as well as a cook. The boat also has a baker and usually two mess cooks who help prep and clean. The starboard or right side of the kitchen is called the scullery. Dishes are washed here. There's an ice cream machine, refrigerators, and a garbage disposal unit. Below the deck is a food storage area and canned food is stored anywhere else there is space. To learn more, visit intrepid museum.org. Stay tuned for another Intrepid Minute.
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