Deck cadets learn about immersion suits

June 10, 2021 - Follow the Voyage

Jun 10, 2021 | By Eric Garrard

Today was our third day underway and we are finally getting into the swing of things....

Cadets swabbing under aft crane

June 9, 2021 - Follow the Voyage

Jun 9, 2021 | By Eric Garrard

When the cadets and crew woke up this morning they were met with some very slow and peaceful rolling on the ship....

Departure from Long Beach

June 8, 2021 - Follow the Voyage

Jun 8, 2021 | By Eric Garrard

Last night we departed Long Beach, the process to raise the anchor started at 1800 and was complete by 1830....

Cadets with Lifeboat Checklist

June 7, 2021 - Follow the Voyage

Jun 7, 2021 | By Eric Garrard

The ship was bustling with commotion this morning as we prepare to leave the Long Beach Anchorage...

Commissionees

Seven Seniors Commissioned into Armed Forces

Jun 7, 2021

In addition to earning their Cal Maritime diplomas on May 15, seven seniors were commissioned into the Armed Forces, capping off their careers as leaders in the Strategic Sealift Midshipman Program (SSMP) - Unit 71, the Corps of Cadets....

Cadets tightening chain

June 6, 2021 - Follow the Voyage

Jun 6, 2021 | By Eric Garrard

For the most part the cadets have all gotten their sea legs, our 250 nm sail down to Long Beach was pretty smooth, except for the occasional roll....

Cadets swab deck

June 5, 2021 - Follow the Voyage

Jun 5, 2021 | By Eric Garrard

We continue our journey south towards Long Beach, we are sailing at roughly 9 KNTs. ...

Tug Liberty

June 4, 2021 - Follow the Voyage

Jun 4, 2021 | By Eric Garrard

Cadets, Faculty, and Staff are very excited after many months of planning to finally set sail....