Massachusetts Maritime Academy - Muster Yearbook (Buzzards Bay, MA)

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CCHIEE ENGINEER LIEUTENANT COMMANDER JAMES M. MURRAY, USNR Our esteemed Chief Engineer came to us in August, 1947. Since that time, in teaching and practice Mr. Murray has constantly worked hard to instil engineer- ing know-how into his student. He con- tributed largely to the preparation of the CHARLESTON for her trip home last year. Mr. Murray graduated from the Nau- tical School in 1935, thereafter working with such companies as United Fruit Com- pany, Eastern Steamship Lines, and Cities Service Oil Company until 1942, when he was called into the Navy. His first asign- ment was as machinery inspector at Boston Navy Yard. Next came a tour of duty as chief engineer at Maine Maritime Acad- emy. In 1945 he was made chief engineer of the USS SANCTUARY, a hospital ship, and in 1946, upon separation, he entered the Veterans' Administration, a position he held until coming here.

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EXECUUFWE OEEIHCER COMMANDER JOHN W. THOMPSON, USMS As Executive Oflicer of the Academy, Commander Thompson has won the re- spect of all the Midshipmen for his taut 3 yet square, treatment of all of us under his charge. Graduating from the NANTUCKET in 1912, he spent five years with the Light- house Service and one year with the New York-Puerto Rico Line and the Savannah L. . me. During World War I he was with the U.S. Army mineplantels at Newport. After the war he returned to the school- shi N ' ' ' p as avigator, and remained until 1925. A ten-year period as a Scout Execu- tive followed, during which he Organilfid the Pine Tree Council of Maine and served as Executive Ofiicer of the Quincy Council. In 1935 he again returned to the NAN- TUCKET as Navigator, retaining that position until 1941, when the Massachu- setts Nautical School came to Hyannfs and was renamed the Massachusetts Mari- time Academy. At this time he became Executive Oiicer, and he has devoted himself to building this institution 1I1t0 what it is today.

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l l x LIEUTENANT COMMANDER RICHARD T. ROUNDS, USNR Navigator and head of the department of sea- manship and navigation, Mr. Rounds graduated from the Nautical School in 1926 as cadet chief officer. After shipping out with Standard Oil Company and United Fruit Company, he reported to the Nautical School as a watch officer in the early 193O's. Since then he has been with the school, except for a tour of Navy duty during the war. Mr. Rounds's ability as a teacher of naviga- tion is proven by the calibre of the deck graduates who have studied under him. COMMANDER LOUIS A. WOODLAND, USNR Commander Woodland graduated from the schoolship as cadet master in 1929. Having shipped out until 1934, he returned to the school as watch ofiicer. During this time his quiet effi- ciency and administrative ability have earned the respect of the Midshipmen. During the war he served as navigator and then executive officer of the USS MONROVIA, a troop transport. He re- turned to us in 1946 as ship contruction, com- munications and navigation instructor. As naviga- tor of our cruises he has taken us safely to our various destinations. LIEUTENANT COMMANDER WILLIAM J. CONNORS, USNR E? Mr. Connors, who graduated from the NAN- 1 TUCKET in 1932, is our teacher of seamanship, Rules of the Road, and Rules of S.I. After having shipped out on both cargo vessels and tankers, he came to the Academy in 1940. Assigned to the Academy when he went on active duty, he stayed here for some time before being ordered to the USS NEOSHA, a tanker operating in the Paciic. Toward the end of the war he took command of the USS HESPLAN, a post he held until his retulfn to the Academy in March, 1946. Much grew for the success of our deck Midshipmen goes O . . . . . r. Connors because of his rigid insistence On proficiency. . lr Q liz. ti lbs: U'.1'.f iff !L.1An:i' Q Y. UZ' '- -'-.. ,M 'po - .t ..,',,