James Dafoe

Interview Outline

  • 01:07 Where did you grow up?
  • 02:01 How did you choose your major of Marine Engineering?
  • 02:54 What was your life like on campus as a freshman? Did it match your expectations?
  • 03:57 Can you explain the role of a Sea Daddy?
  • 05:01 Were you involved in any sports?
  • 06:00 When did you go on training cruise and how many times?
  • 08:29 How does the current Golden Bear compare to the training ship while you were here?
  • 11:51 How would you compare your senior cruise to your freshman year?
  • 15:45 Could you explain some of the details from your yearbook page, such as your nickname and drawing?
  • 16:59 What were some of your duties as Company Sub-Commander?
  • 17:43 What made you decide to join the Navy after graduation?
  • 22:51 Can you share any of your experiences working on diesel submarines?
  • 26:14 How did Cal Maritime prepare you for your career?
  • 28:47 Can you tell us about your family?
  • 30:07 Do you have any advice for current cadets?