John Forsberg

Interview Outline

• 00:00:34     What sparked your interest in Cal Maritime?
• 00:01:54     Did you ever sail with your father? Did anyone else in your family go to sea?
• 00:02:45     Where did you grow up?
• 00:03:35     Were you interested in being involved in the military?
• 00:04:38     Did some of your classmates get involved in the military after graduation?
• 00:05:45     How have the buildings on campus changed since you graduated?
• 00:07:09     Did students all get a chance to live on the Golden Bear?
• 00:08:02     What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think about your experience at Cal Maritime?
• 00:09:33     Have you maintained friendships with classmates?
• 00:10:34     How did your career path progress after graduation?
• 00:12:02     Do you have any humorous or favorite memories?
• 00:14:00     Do you remember some of your experiences going to different ports during training cruises?
• 00:16:40     Could you leave campus at all? What was your daily schedule like?
• 00:20:55     Were there any fun things to do in the area on the weekends?
• 00:22:00     What do you remember about the relationship between deck cadets and engineering cadets?
• 00:23:16     How was the Corps of Cadets at that time, harsh or relaxed?
• 00:25:16     Do you think the Corps was beneficial to your preparation for the industry?
• 00:27:27     Were all the cadets part of the Navy Reserve?
• 00:28:15     Can you tell us more about your experiences on training cruises?
• 00:30:01     What kind of duties did you have on cruise?
• 00:33:25     How did you feel about the captain?
• 00:34:11     What do you remember about the day President Kennedy was shot?
• 00:35:56     During your first cruise there was a train wreck in Colombia involving numerous cadets. Can you tell us about your experience?
• 00:42:37     Do you remember cadet Bodnar, who our playing field is named after?
• 00:43:57     What was your first job after graduation?
• 00:53:09     Although your career involved some risks and misfortune, do you think being involved in the industry possibly saved your life?
• 00:58:34     How long have you been the captain of your ship?
• 01:04:30     How does the job market look today?
  01:06:53     So you got to create your own ship?
• 01:12:08     Would you talk about turnover in the industry? Do you end up working with the
• same people for extended periods of time?
  01:22:08     What's your experience with Cal Maritime graduates?