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Merchant Marine Officer candidates take an oath and learn hoe to row and sail boats in Pass Christian, Mississippi.

Merchant Marine Officer candidates learn seamanship at a basic school in Pass Christian, Mississippi. A doctor undertakes the physical examination of a seaman with a stethoscope. A sign: 'US Merchant Marine Cadet Basic School' on a gate. Merchant Marine Officer candidates enter the gate. The cadets try on uniforms. They stand at attention and take an oath to defend the US and serve Marine Navy. The cadets sleep in bunk beds. They get up as an alarm rings and get ready. They gather on a ground. Ceremonies are conducted. The cadets salute as US flag is hoisted. The candidates learn how to knot ropes. They learn how to row and sail boats. The candidates learn how to operate guns and how to transfer men via cables.

Location: Pass Christian Mississippi

Date: 1942

Duration: 3 min 38 sec

Sound: Yes

Color: Monochrome

Clip Type: Edited

Language: English

Candidates supervise cargo loading and make engine room repairs aboard a ship in Pass Christian, Mississippi.

Merchant Marine Officer candidates learn seamanship at at a basic school in Pass Christian, Mississippi. The candidates march and stand at attention as their training is over. After the training two candidates meet a Cadet Corps officer. They board a ship and meet another officer. The Merchant Marine candidates change their uniform. They supervise a cargo. A candidate operates an equipment aboard the ship. They make engine room repairs. A convoy at sea.

Location: Pass Christian Mississippi

Date: 1942

Duration: 2 min 54 sec

Sound: Yes

Color: Monochrome

Clip Type: Edited

Language: English