Herbert Rosen

Interview Outline

00:36 What year did you graduate from CMA? What degree program were you in?
03:46 Could you tell us more about the "milk runs" you've mentioned?
04:47 Where did you go on training cruise when you were at CMA?
07:19 Who were your commanding officers on the training ship? Were there students in leadership positions?
08:58 What are some of your favorite memories of being in port?
11:03 Why did you originally decide to attend Cal Maritime?
12:06 Where did you live when you attended the Academy?
13:09 What were some of the most challenging courses you took here? Who are some professors you remember?
14:20 When you were attending the school, was it located in Vallejo?
18:21 Were you around when Mare Island shipyard was open and running at full capacity?
20:43 What kind of uniforms did you wear in school?
21:29 What did you think of the school uniforms?
12:56 Did you have a group of classmates you were close with?
23:39 What did you do around Vallejo for entertainment?
24:41 What kind of social events did you have on campus, like the Ring Dance?
25:34 What kind of traditions were there at the California Maritime Academy? Was there rivalry between classes?
26:17 How has the Academy changed since you were here?
27:00 Is there anything you regret that you didn't get to do while you were at CMA?
28:43 Were you in a relationship when you left the Academy? Did you get married?
29:31 Were any other family members in the merchant marine?
30:06 Is there anything else you want to add?
30:34 When you graduated, did you go directly into the Navy or the Merchant Marine?
31:09 What years were you on active duty in the Navy? Were you drafted or was your reserve commission activated?
33:20 Could you talk more about the discharge books?