America Goes to Sea. Open to graduates and qualified undergraduates. This lecture course studies the rise of maritime America from colonial times to the present. From the first voyages of exploration and discovery, the course traces the evolution of great American maritime industries such as shipbuilding, overseas commerce, whaling and the fisheries, and steam navigation. It closes with discussion of current problems facing our maritime communities.
Course includes field trips to historic Boston and Newport.
The Maritime Way of Life. Open to graduates and qualified undergraduates. This course requires class discussion, extensive readings, films, and three essays. Course registration includes optional field trips.