Gordon White

Interview Outline

  • 00:45 What years were you at Cal Maritime and why degree program did you graduate from?
  • 01:20 What can you tell me about your school training cruises?
  • 02:12 Did you ever serve on a commercial training cruise?
  • 02:43 Why did you choose to come to Cal Maritime?
  • 04:00 Where did you like while you were are the academy?
  • 04:19 What were the most challenging courses you took at the school and do you remember who taught your classes?
  • 06:04 What do you remember of any social events that were held at Cal Maritime?
  • 06:50 What do you remember the most about your time at Cal Maritime?
  • 08:12 How has campus changed since you attended Cal Maritime?
  • 09:09 How did your degree help start your professional career?
  • 09:36 Who did you get your first job with after you graduated? Did the job require a license?
  • 11:11 What ships did you serve on during your career?
  • 13:07 Could you elaborate on the history of the Golden Bear on the TSGB stack?
  • 15:00 Could you share information about the state legislature trying to shut down the academy?
  • 17:10 Would you say that Cal Maritime was more regimented than the schools your peers went to after high school? Did your friends from San Diego think it was strange?
  • 18:14 How much liberty did you get when you were here?
  • 19:20 How much liberty did you get on cruise when you were here?
  • 21:43 When you entered the Navy after graduation, did you use your license to take a commission?
  • 22:51 From your perspective with your participation on the Foundation, how has the school evolved since you were here?
  • 24:04 How does the Cal Maritime Foundation help guide the direction of the school?