With Maine and Massachusetts Maritime Academies both facing below freezing weather, a day of cold weather is a small price to pay for the warm summers and mild winters here on the Texas coast. However, weather doesn't change life on the merchant ships of the world, so why should life here be any different. The fish are not the only ones who have to brave the cold water, someone has to teach them how to do repairs before they give it a try. This dubious task falls on the upperclass staff, who don't like the cold anymore than the fish do. This time the fish have the advantage though, they have a chance for a long hot shower before dinner.
All good things come to an end though, and indoctrination is no different.
Starting the next morning the fish get the whole day to prepare for classes, without being hassled by the staff. We at Texas Maritime Academy hope you have enjoyed this glimpse of what every corps member faces upon acceptance to the Corps.