United States Merchant Marine Academy - Midships Yearbook (Kings Point, NY)

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reoples cutter m their native cultures and skills; and, nations differ in their stages of develop- ment, available resources, and cli- matic conditions. These differences result in the production and cul- tivation of various products which dictate the wants and needs of one nation for another, necessitating the need for international trade. Almost all of the international trade is carried by ocean going vessels. Not very many years ago passen- gers, liquid and dry cargoes were all carried in the same ship. But the coming of the more advanced machine age has demanded special- ized vessels for particular cargoes and trade routes. The old multi-purpose merchant ship has given way to the modern high speed passenger liner, tanker, dry cargo freighter, refrigerated ship, ore carrier, and container ves- sel. These vessels meet the require- ments of a diversified international growth and character. While the agricultural nations have need for machine goods of the industrial nations, the many in- dustrial nations lack sufficient food staples, thus providing two great forces which are balanced by In- ternational Trade. LIFE LINE OF THE WORLD

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 THE MISSION OF THE UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY To attract a high type of young American with a definite ambition to become an officer in the United States Merchant Marine; To impart to him the necessary academic background and the fundamentals of a prac- tical nautical education essential to a successful career at sea; To develop in him a high sense of honor, uprightness, and loyalty; To instill in him a pride in his profession, and a determination to uphold the traditions of the Merchant Marine; and By effective teaching, training, and guidance, to send him forth to his calling with a deep respect and affection for the United States Merchant Marine Academy. 9