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

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The Massachusetts Maritime Academy The Massachusetts Maritime Academy, formerly the Massachusetts Nautical School, founded in 1891, is a division of the Depart- ment of Education of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It is under the supervision of a Board of Five Commissioners appointed by the Governor. The Academy is subject to the regulations of the Training Organization of the United States Maritime Administra- tion. The mission of the Academy is the educa- tion and training of young men of good moral character, education and physical fit- ness to prepare themselves for a course as officers in the United States Merchant Ma- rine, and as a source of officers for the U. S. Naval Reserve. Only young men of rugged physique, determined in their desire for a sea- faring life and in its associated industries, and amenable to strict discipline should ap- ply for admission. The courses offered in the Academy are of college level. Diligent study and application in both academic and practical work lead to the award of a Bachelor of Science Degree, preparation to qualify for a Merchant Ma- rine officer ' s license before the U. S. Coast Guard examiners, and the application for a commission as Ensign, U. S. Naval Re.serves. The Navy Department maintains at the Academy a competent staff of instructors to provide Naval Science instruction in order to qualify for a Naval Reserve commission after graduation. Having met the prescribed physical re- quirements, the new student is enrolled as a Merchant Marine Student, U. S. Maritime Services, and designated as Midshipman. As presently constituted, the Academy of - fers each appointee an opportunity to acquire an excellent academic background and the necessary professional knowledge and skills that will qualify him for licensing as an Of- ficer in the United States Merchant Marine and for a commission as an Ensign in the United States Naval Reserve. He may, through proper application of his education and performance in his service, achieve to the top positions of Master and Chief Engi- neer afloat in ships of any tonnage. With suf- ficient sea experience he may also qualify himself for positions ashore associated with the maritime industries. Miss Evelyn Silvia, Mr. Gerald Hanafin, Miss Kathleen Robbins 21