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

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THE SUPERINTENDENT Rear Admiral Julian D. Wilson, USN (Retired] Graduating from the Naval Academy in June, 1917, Admiral Wilson served in the NASHVILLE as division officer, in the BARKER as engineering officer and later executive officer, in the Black Sea and on the China station. Having met and married Mrs. Wilson in Manila, he went to the Academy as instruc- tor in ordnance and gunnery. A three-year tour of duty in the ARIZONA followed, and another assignment to the Academy. For the next two years he served as com- manding officer of the GOFF, and then of the WORDEN for a similar period. Next came a tour as Inspector of Ordnance with the New York Shipbuilding Company. Again at sea, he took command of the tanker MATTOLE. After a short assignment as Commander Task Force 32, he was sent to the Office of Chief of Naval Operations. He then served as commanding officer of the MARYLAND. His last duty before appointment as Super- intendent of the Academy was as Executive Member, Ship Characteristics Board, Chief of Naval Operations.

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With the war the facilities of the Academy were greatly increased. The shore base at Hyannis was acquired in 1941, so that many more badly-needed officers could be trained. After the war, in order to better qualify its graduates, the Academy developed a three- year course leading to the degree of Bachelor of Nautical Science. The present training-ship, the Charleston, was acquired from the Maritime Commis- sion in 1948, and in order to better acquaint the Midshipmen with shipboard conditions and maintain the ship, the school moved to its present location at Buzzards Bay, where the ship could most easily be moored.

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From: The Superintendent To: The Class of 1951 3ubj: Congratulations and best wishes. 1. It is with distinct regret that I observe you about to leave our ship and our school to take up your places in the world. 2. Having known you all well during your time here, I find it easy to temper my rerret at your leaving with a pride in your promise of a bright future, a future of de- voted service to our country and to the se?. 3. I have always endeavored to serve the ideals for v hich our fathers have four.ht. You will do so too, for you are fit for your duties, are capable, are men — as Milton put it — fitted to perform justly, skilfully, and magnanimously all the duties, public and private, of peace and war. 4. Therefore I congratulate you on your graduation and wish for you a sound, full life of service.