Raymond Wood

Interview Outline

  • 00:01:17          What are some of your most memorable experiences at school?
  • 00:02:19          What did you do on your other cruises?
  • 00:03:40          What were some of your favorite courses at school? Who were some of your favorite professors?
  • 00:05:51          What did you think when you first came to campus?
  • 00:07:28          What are some of your best memories about your fellow classmates?
  • 00:08:05          What king of traditions were there?
  • 00:09:30          Were you fairly involved with campus activities?
  • 00:11:09          Were you involved in the ROTC?
  • 00:11:58          What was your graduation like?
  • 00:12:40          What was your experience with the licensing examinations?
  • 00:13:43          Did the Academy have any clubs or sports teams that you participated in?
  • 00:15:21          Do you feel your degree gave you a good start for your professional career?
  • 00:16:54          What were the accommodations on campus like?
  • 00:18:36          What was it like to live on the training ship?
  • 00:21:13          How were the meals at the Academy?
  • 00:23:30          After your graduation, what was your experience in the Navy?
  • 00:29:43          After you left the Navy, what did you do next in your career?
  • 00:32:08          How was going to sea for extended periods of time affect your family life?
  • 00:33:16          What was your favorite ship while working for the APL?
  • 00:34:38          How was it working on cargo ships?
  • 00:39:28          What are some memories that standout during your career with APL?
  • 00:49:36          What was it like working with newer technologies on vessels throughout your career, compared to when you stated at the Academy?
  • 00:56:39          How was your experience with the campus training ship, the first Golden Bear?
  • 01:00:50          What advice would you give to any young aspiring mariners coming out of the Academy?