Happy Fourth of July from the Training Ship State of Maine! 🇺🇸

What an unforgettable Independence Day in New York Harbor! Today, our cadets gathered on deck to watch the incredible air and boat parades celebrating our nation’s birthday, while enjoying a Fourth of July barbecue on ...the helicopter deck with one of the most iconic skylines in the world as their backdrop.

It has been an honor to be part of the SAIL250 celebration and to spend the past several days alongside historic and international vessels in New York City. Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us.

As our visit to New York comes to a close, we’re setting our sights on Boston, our next port of call. We look forward to seeing you there!

Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸⚓

#StateOfMaine #FourthOfJuly #SchoonerBowdoin #NYC #Sail250

The schooner Bowdoin joined vessels from around the world today as she sailed in the Class B Parade along New York City’s East River, traveling from Rikers Island to Gravesend Bay as part of SAIL250.

Tomorrow, Bowdoin will take her place alongside the magnificent Class A tall ships for ...the iconic Sail Parade up the Hudson River—one of the signature events of the celebration.

If you’re in New York City, you can also visit Bowdoin at Manhattan Pier, where she will remain berthed through the morning of July 7 before departing for Boston. The Arctic schooner is the official vessel of the state of Maine.

Whether you’re watching from the waterfront or stopping by the pier, don’t miss the opportunity to see Bowdoin as she represents Maine Maritime Academy during this historic maritime celebration.

#SchoonerBowdoin #Sail250 #TallShips #TallShipsNYC #NYCHarbor #HudsonRiver #EastRiver #MaineMaritime #ArcticSchooner #SailTraining

Anchored in New York Harbor for America’s 250th Anniversary Maritime Celebration! 🇺🇸⚓

STATE OF MAINE has arrived and is now at anchor in New York Harbor as part of SAIL250® and America’s 250th Anniversary Maritime Celebration.

Throughout the Fourth of July ...festivities, Maine Maritime Academy cadets and crew will proudly represent the Academy from aboard the ship, participating in official events and ceremonies while joining mariners from around the world in honoring our nation’s 250th anniversary. Their participation reflects the professionalism, leadership, and hands-on training that define the Summer Sea Term experience.

Tomorrow afternoon, STATE OF MAINE will depart New York for Boston, where she will berth at Black Falcon Cruise Terminal July 6–8.

If you’re in the Boston area, stop by the waterfront for a chance to see one of the nation’s newest training ships and follow the journey of the next generation of maritime professionals.

#SAIL250 #America250 #MaineMaritime #StateOfMaine #SummerSeaTerm #TSSOM

Summer Cadet Spotlight

Meet Midn. Paolo Tom, a Marine Engineering Operations major from the Republic of Singapore, who is spending his co-op this summer with Stabbert Maritime aboard the Ocean Valor.

Currently operating out of San Diego, California, Paolo has been gaining valuable... hands-on engineering experience aboard the multipurpose offshore vessel. His summer has included assisting with an engine block replacement and supporting cable-laying operations off the coast of Los Angeles—work that showcases the technical expertise and teamwork required in today’s maritime industry.

Experiences like these allow Maine Maritime Academy cadets to apply what they’ve learned in the classroom while developing the practical skills that prepare them for successful careers at sea.

#Mainemaritime #CadetShipping #FutureMariners #StabbertMartitime #HandsOnLearning #CareerPath