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Training-ships

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Frederick S. McMurray Papers, 1890-1958

 Collection
Identifier: AP-0003
Abstract

The collection documents the career and life of Frederick S. McMurray (1879-1958), beginning with his training at the New York Nautical School (now the SUNY Maritime College) on the Schoolship "St. Mary's" through his years as an instructor at the New York Nautical School and his service with the United States Navy.

Dates: circa 1890-1958

Louis E. Weickum Papers, 1900-1960

 Collection
Identifier: AP-0004
Content Description The collection consists of letters, ship diaries, books, pamphlets, memorabilia, drawings, wood blocks, scrapbooks, and albums. One scrapbook (titled "Memorabilia") was compiled by Harry C. Ballard and contains photos, drawings, and letters reflecting Weickum's life. Content of Containers Rough outline from legacy finding aid:Box 1: Correspondence 1905-1960, Diaries, records of cruises, and course notes while on St. Mary's...
Dates: circa 1900-1960

St. Mary's Schoolship Records, 1853-1958

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: CA-RG1-0001
Scope and Contents The schoolship St. Mary's, a square-rigged sloop-of war was used by the New York Nautical School from 1874-1908 to train young men for careers in the Merchant Marines and the Naval Reserves. Materials in the collection include letters and documents regarding the creation of the New York Nautical School and the transfer of the St. Mary's to the New York City Board of Education. Also included are administrative documents regarding the running of the school; cruise itineraries; student log...
Dates: 1853 - 1958