MAIne MArItIMe AcAdeMy Is A MArItIMe InstItutIon,
and because of that fact, the vessels we own and maintain
in our training fleet matter tremendously to the success and
safety of our students. The matron of our distinguished fleet,
Bowdoin, began making her mark on history almost 100
years ago when she was designed, built and launched for
arctic and scientific exploration. Her rich history, including
the years she spent in service to our country during WWII,
led to her designation as the official Vessel of the State of
Maine in 1988 and to her recognition as a National Historic
Landmark in 1989. MMA acquired Bowdoin in 1988 for the
purpose of training future mariners.
Today, Bowdoin remains true to her deep maritime roots,
acting as the key training ship for the men and women
in MMA's Vessel operations and Technology (VoT)
undergraduate program and the Smal Vessel operations
(SVo) undergraduate program. Bowdoin also serves as the
training platform for MMA's Sail Training Minor. MMA is
the only college in the United States with a dedicated sail
training program that leads to a U.S. Coast Guard license as
mate on an auxiliary sail vessel. As a traditional sailing vessel,
Bowdoin provides every aspect of seamanship in its purest
and most demanding form as wel as the finest hands-on
education there is for a career at sea.
Licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard as a ful y certified sailing
school vessel and passenger vessel, Bowdoin benefits both
students and the public at large. When not in use for MMA's
training purposes, Bowdoin's popularity and historical
charm keep her calendar brimming with public and private
tours, appearances, and excursions. As the official Vessel of
the State of Maine, MMA takes great pride and pleasure in
sharing her with as many people as possible.
cAMpAIgn goAl: $1.6 MIllIon
$600,000
deck project and related
The Bowdoin Centennial Campaign Cabinet
maintenance/repairs
Co-Chair Capt. G. Andy Chase, Co-Chair Alexander
Watson, Fred Atkins, Capt. Bil Cowan, Capt. Cate
$1,000,000
Cronin, Capt. Dave Fenderson, Lawrence Kaplan,
strengthen endowment
Matthew P. Murphy, Capt. Alec Schoettle, Capt. John
Worth, and Capt. Heather Stone.
donAtIons to dAte:
$650,000
Honorary Cabinet Members
Former Maine Governor Kenneth Curtis, Dr. Pete Rand,
Phineas Sprague Jr., Dr. Ed Morse, and G. Baer Conrad.