2014-2015 Meetings

A presentation by Capt. Louis A. Cavaliere, Chairman of the Four Chaplains Memorial Foundation about the sinking of the SS Dorchester.

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The Chapel of the Four Chaplains
1201 Constitution Avenue
The Navy Yard
Philadelphia, PA 19112

A presentation by

Dr. Art Sulzer, Board Member, Maritime Academy Charter School
Capt. Dave Bell, Lead Instructor, Maritime Academy Charter School
Dave Helgerson, PE, Board Member, Alexandria Seaport Museum

about Maritime/Marine Education for Primary and Secondary Schools in America "Onboard for a Future Career".

A Marine News article about maritime schools.
An MT article about maritime schools.

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A presentation (pdf) by Hendrik “Rik” van Hemmen of Martin, Ottaway, van Hemmen & Dolan, Inc. about "How Environmentally Friendly Are Ferries, Anyway?"

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A presentation about Tier 4 engines by Amir Mahmoud and Jon Burton of Caterpillar.

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A tour and dinner aboard the USS Olympia.

Jesse Lebovics, Director of Historic Ships at the Independence Seaport Museum, led a tour through the ship, showcasing the restoration efforts, the National Engineering Landmark Triple Expansion Engines and little known facts and historical accounts.

Also, Joe Comer, President Elect of SNAME, gave a presentation about the national organization.

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