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Training Ships

B-Deck, Center Bastion, South Wing

In a high risk and technology-based industry, the level of training given to its employees can mean the difference between life and death.  Hands-on, real-life training aboard the training ships of Maritime College provide cadets with the knowledge and leadership skill to succeed.  The exhibits we will follow the history of SUNY Maritime College, and in the process see how training America's sailors has changed since the school's and Americas first merchant training ship went into service in 1874

 

Maritime College Training Ships
USS St. Marys

1874-1908

USS Newport

1908-1931

USS Empire State I

1931-1946

TS Empire State II

1946-1956

TS Empire State III

1956-1959

TS Empire State IV

1959-1973

TS Empire State V

1973-1990

TS Empire State VI

1990-Present

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