Steam spins a turbine, which powers the sub's propeller. Nick Tatta and his helpers have prepared. The mess teams make four meals a day, one every six hours beginning at 5 a.m. The food is great. Seaman George Cerveny dishes up roast beef, mashed potatoes, carrots, and mixed vegetables.
Morale tracks the quality of the food.
The ship loads up with fresh food when it can. But finding places to store it can be challenging. The Hawkbill has a big freezer and a large refrigerator. But the refrigerator has been acting up. So the crew is storing fresh eggs in the torpedo tubes to keep them from spoiling.