Ed Craft

Interview Outline

00:58 Did you participate in the training cruises and where did you sail to?
02:03 What was your fondest (and not so) moment attending Cal Maritime?
04:39 What was it like when you first attended Cal Maritime?
06:02 Who were some of the great characters?
06:45 Do you remember any great stories?
10:22 Did growing up in Solano County make up your decision to come to Cal Maritime?
11:23 Did you enjoy your classes, your professors?
12:57 What did you do for fun?
13:46 How do you think your classmates would remember you?
14:05 What did you want to be when you were growing up?
15:59 What do you do for a living now?
16:38 How has Cal Maritime prepared you for your future careers?
17:50 Would you do anything differently?
19:06 How long were you in the Naval Reserves?
20:50 During your time at Cal Maritime were there any major local or global events?
22:25 What was it like being a cadet in the [19]70’s?
23:45 Was there any physical training?
24:15 What were the uniforms like?
24:40 Were there any traditions that you were fond of?
25:40 How were the dorms during your stay?
28:38 How about the food here?
29:16 What did you do in the Navy Reserves?
30:45 How much has the school changed over the years?
32:45 Do you have watch standings when you attended her? Please elaborate.
34:32 What kind of advice would you give to someone coming to Cal Maritime?
36:07 What kind of advice would you give to current students?
38:16 Where were some of the craziest things you did during school here?
38:45 How was the leadership here when you were attending?
43:04 If you could, would you become one of those leaders?
43:43 Was Cal Maritime your first choice and where else did you apply to?
45:00 Did anything happen to impact the school negatively?
47:47 What did the community in Solano County have to say about Cal Maritime?
49:15 What did most people do after they graduated?
50:25 Was it difficult to get in, were there many foreign students?
50:50 What was the hardest class you had?
51:12 Who was your favorite teacher?
51:50 What would be your ideal job?
53:17 What is the biggest change you’ve notices since you were here?
54:19 Do you think Cal Maritime has gotten softer over the course of time?
55:30 Did you have extra duty, any demerits during your time?