Cadetships in the Merchant Marine of the United States: General Information for Applicants and Regulations Governing Appointments. Revised October 17, 1939. United States Maritime Commission

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U.S. Government Printing Office, 1939 - Всего страниц: 48

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Стр. 11 - ... operated under the United States flag by citizens of the United States insofar as may be practicable, and (d) composed of the best-equipped, safest, and most suitable types of vessels, constructed in the United States and manned with a trained and efficient citizen personnel. It is hereby declared to be the policy of the United States to foster the development and encourage the maintenance of such a merchant marine.
Стр. 11 - It is necessary for the national defense and development of its foreign and domestic commerce that the United States shall have a merchant marine (a) sufficient to carry its domestic waterborne commerce and a substantial portion of the waterborne export and import foreign commerce of the United States and to provide shipping service on all routes essential for maintaining the flow of such domestic and foreign waterborne commerce at all times, (b) capable of serving as a naval and military auxiliary...
Стр. 20 - During the first half of this century the masters of American vessels were, as a rule, greatly superior to those who held similar positions in English ships, arising in some measure from the limited education of the latter, which was not sufficient to qualify them for the higher grades of the merchant service. American...
Стр. 11 - States. (2) In connection with such instruction and as a part thereof, the Secretary of Commerce is authorized to provide for training of merchant marine cadets on Government-owned and subsidized vessels and, in cooperation with other governmental and private agencies, on other vessels, and, for instructional purposes only, in shipyards, plants, and industrial and educational organizations under rules and regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Commerce and upon such terms as the Secretary of...
Стр. 21 - ... husbandry, and perhaps French, is generally apprenticed to some respectable merchant, in whose counting-house he remains two or three years, or at least until he becomes familiar with exchanges and such other commercial matters as may qualify him to represent his principal in foreign countries. He is then sent to sea, generally in the capacity of second mate, from which he gradually rises to that of captain.
Стр. 16 - Merchant Vessels of the United States," June 30, 1936, published by the Bureau of Marine Inspection and Navigation of the United States Department of Commerce.
Стр. 22 - July 1 of the calendar year in which he seeks to be appointed a cadet, he will be ineligible for appointment. If under 21 years of age, he will be required to furnish the written consent of parent or guardian before admission to the Coast Guard Academy. (b...
Стр. 13 - A sound body and constitution, suitable preparation, good natural capacity, an aptitude for study, industrious habits, perseverance, an obedient and orderly disposition, and a correct moral deportment are such essential qualifications that candidates knowingly deficient in any of these respects, should not, as many do, subject themselves and their friends to the chances of future mortification and disappointment by accepting appointments...
Стр. 20 - During the first half of the 19th century, the masters of American vessels were as a rule greatly superior to those who held similar positions in English ships.
Стр. 21 - is much prized by the citizens ; many vessels, therefore, are commanded by gentlemen with a college education, and by those educated in high schools, who, on leaving those institutions, enter a merchant's counting-room for a limited time before they go to sea for practical seamanship, &c., or are entrusted by their parents, guardians, or friends, with the command of vessels.

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