Students Hard at Work on Pre-cruise Assignments
In preparation for the Summer Cruise, juniors assist freshmen in learning key aspects of life on cruise and the Training Vessel itself. The training is split between deck sections and engine sections with biweekly assignments with the purpose of furthering the understanding of the freshman. Pictured here is one of the engine ship rates helping a freshman trace different systems around the engine room. All freshmen who will cruise this summer must complete both the deck and engine assignments. While the assignment is often time-consuming, it is important that everyone onboard is familiar with ship board operations. Pre-Cruise is going great!
Latest 2024 Summer TSSOM Cruise
- Day 13: It’s Not a Friday!Well, we have seen a lot more of Penobscot Bay than we ever thought we would! Circling Islesboro has given us a new perspective of the area. Seeing the mountains juxtaposed with the ocean from our lovely TSSOM racing at a whopping 10.6 knots is a unique opportunity. Coming back into our beloved Searsport Anchorage, […]
- Day 12: Another lap around the BayLike yesterday with permission of the Coast Guard, the TSSOM was allowed to raise anchor and sail within Penobscot Bay. This allowed the upperclassmen time at the helm as they made laps around the island of Islesboro under the pilotage of the ship’s Chief Mate. Unlike the day before, today we sailed out to a […]
- Day 11: We are Underway…We are underway!* At around 0950 this morning we weighed anchor and set off to do some laps around the Penobscot Bay. It’s a refreshing sight to look out on the horizon and see the land go by after a week at anchor. With lifeboat parts another week away, and our stop at St. Thomas […]
- Day 10: Trapped in Maine…Maine refuses to give up her beloved TSSOM. With the part for the lifeboat 4 davit enjoying a vacation in Norway the TSSOM is expected to remain in Maine for a little longer. The delivery date of 23 MAY 2024 has the whole crew hoping for an early delivery. Fortunately, due to USCG witnessing a […]
- Day 9: Life does not start and stop at your convenience…Yet another day at anchor has passed. Today, at Quarters (our morning muster, meeting at 0710 everyday), we heard news regarding Lifeboat #4 from Captain MacArthur. A replacement part has been found in Norway! Further, he explained that if we left on Saturday then we would be able to still make it to the U.S. […]
- Day 8: High Spirits not High Seas…Well… we’re not in Florida yet, but that won’t stop our Midshipmen from enjoying a sunny day. The end of the work day rush is always a beautiful sight, as chairs are set up and the cornhole boards brought out. I reckon there will be plenty of practicing for this weekend’s upcoming cornhole and ping-pong […]