News From Fort Schuyler

November 20, 1997 - Volume 1, No. 6

ALUMNI PROFILE: Matthew Conaughton, '66, is the subject of a laudatory articled titled, "Unsung hero of chartering" in the October 31 "TradeWinds." Noting that he is credited with developing "Scanport Clauses" for oil company charter parties, the article also quotes one veteran shipper's opinion that Matt is "...one of the best chartering people in the world." Matt is President of Emerald Shipping, the chartering component of the TOSCO Corporation. (Reported by Austin Dooley '68)

TOO FAST FOR US - The local NY ABC-TV affiliate came to Fort Schuyler with cameras, lights, and weatherman, Bill Evans, at 5:30 AM on Tuesday, November 17, for live coverage of our cadets, the bridge simulator (featuring Rick Smith '81) and the museum. This visit was not confirmed until late Monday and your editor was unable to get the message out. But stay tuned for more "scheduled" TV events. You will be informed whenever possible.

THE REVIEWS ARE IN HIT !! - The SUNY Maritime Arts Guild showcased the creative and artistic abilities of many talented cadets in "A Night Out" on Wednesday evening, November 19. Featured were dance, vocal, and instrumental performances, readings of poetry, prose, and drama, and a mini-art exhibition. Dr. Kevin Boon, Humanities, was the impresario for this inaugural event.

SALTY BOOKS FROM THE LIBRARY BOUTIQUE - Just in time for your holiday shopping are two books you won't find at the bookstore ! But they are available from the Luce Library. Their purchase will help fund new titles for the Robert Gove Memorial Collection.

"Fort Schuyler and me," by Dr. Fred Hess - Dr. Hess' booming voice and dynamic lectures are familiar to a generation of Maritime College students. Fred writes about his years at Fort Schuyler (1947 to 1986) - the history, the events, the people. Now you can buy an autographed copy of this 1996 publication. ($15 at the library, $18 shipped - make checks payable to: MCFSF)

"14 ships: 1937/1946 - From Ordinary Seaman to Chief Mate," by John Nesbit. Nesbit is not a graduate of the college, he came up the hawse-pipe, but he writes about ships and ports that many Fort Schuyler graduates may also have experienced during the World War II era. Nesbit, a dedicated union man, writes in a very personal narrative form. It's an interesting read. ($10 at the library, $13 shipped - make checks payable to: MCFSF)