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Bowdoin Crew Lauded

Maine’s official vessel held in high esteem

Maine Maritime Academy was exceedingly well represented this summer at the Tall Ships Rendezvous 2017 (RDV2017) in the Canadian Maritimes by schooner Bowdoin, her captain, and crew.

Quebec City events were kicked off by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, drawing thousands of people to the waterfront. Capt. William McLean ’12 and students in the CR214 and CR313 courses welcomed nearly 4,000 visitors in four days, all while maintaining an immaculate ship, for which they were recognized by the Government of Quebec with the coveted Top Crew Award. Among 39 tall ships from around the world, many of which were representing their home countries, the Bowdoin crew was acknowledged as the very best.

“It was an honor and a great experience for the student crew to take part in the maritime traditions on display in Quebec City,” says McLean. “The recent work done to refurbish Bowdoin’s deck, top-timbers, and topsides triggered many comments about how well the ship looked, and how she stood out as a well-maintained ship within the fleet.”

Student, faculty, and staff volunteers helped to welcome the crowds of visitors for boat tours during the student crew change as CR214 ended and CR313 began in Quebec City.

Blog posts from Bowdoin training cruises are viewable at bowdoincruise.mma.edu.█

Photo: JM Payne

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