Bruce Doughty says, “From the founding of Washburn & Doughty Shipyard in 1977 until retiring in 2021 served as President. Now daughters run the company with Katie as President.”

Robert Bartek retired at the end of last year, 10 years at sea, 47 year marine surveyor. F.W.E.

Garnet Colpitts is 86 and still working in his business.

Charles Lechman wants the Class of 1965 to know that “we’ve missed you at the Monthly Zooms which are the First day of each month (Bill Fenton, Class Agent, sends out an invite in advance of the Zoom). Also don’t forget our 60th Summer Reunion in Castine on July 14-16, 2025. Good time is had by all! Looking forward to seeing you all there!”

Glenn K. Brewer is enjoying retirement! He’s fishing in Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, and tuna fishing off the Coast of New Hampshire.

Richard Thornton retired as Chief Engineer from Transocean in April 2021 after 30 years offshore and is currently a part-time instructor @ MMA’s CPMD in Bucksport.

Stephen G. Krawczyk writes, “I am now spending winters in the Clearwater area of FL. This allows me to volunteer on the museum ship SS American Victory in Tampa. I was a bit surprised to find that the Engine Room on the American Victory is very similar to the Engine Room of the TVSOM from 1973 to 1995, the ex USNS Upshur. Working in the Engine Room has been a step back in time. If you stop by and tour the ship, the Engine Room is not on the tour, but you can walk through the upper-level catwalk and look down at the turbines and reduction gear.”