List of training ships of the State University of New York Maritime College and preceding organizations

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This is an historical list of training ships used at SUNY Maritime College.

#NameOther namesTypeYear launchedYears as training shipName of organization
1. USS St. Mary's [1] None Sloop of War 18441874-1907New York Nautical School
2. USS Newport [2] None Gunboat 18961907-1931New York Nautical School/New York State Nautical School/New York State Merchant Marine Academy
3.AnnexGilford D. Pendleton/Guilford D. Pendleton (schooner hulk converted to classrooms and dormitories) Schooner 19181929-1938New York State Nautical School/New York State Merchant Marine Academy
4. Empire State I [3] Procyon, American Pilot, Bay State IIHog Islander Cargo Ship19211930-1941; 1943-1946 (as American Pilot)New York State Merchant Marine Academy/New York State Maritime Academy
5. Keystone State [4] SenecaCutter19081942 (for half the cruise)New York State Maritime Academy
6.American Seafarer [5] AlleghenyCoastal Passenger Ship19231942 (for half the cruise)New York State Maritime Academy
7. Empire State II [6] USS HydrusArtemis Class Attack Cargo Ship 19441946-1956New York State Maritime Academy/SUNY Maritime College
8. Empire State III [7] USS Mercy Comfort class hospital ship 19431956-1959SUNY Maritime College
9. Empire State IV [8] Biloxi/USNS Henry Gibbins Troop transport 19421959-1973SUNY Maritime College
10. Empire State V [9] SS President Jackson/USNS Barrett Troop transport 19501973-1990SUNY Maritime College
11. The Domer [10] USS WaubanseeNavy Tugboat 19441983-?SUNY Maritime College
12. Empire State VI [11] SS Oregon/SS MormactideBreak bulk cargo freighter19611990-presentSUNY Maritime College
13 SUNY Maritime USNS Stalwart Ocean Surveillance Ship 19832002-2011SUNY Maritime College
14. Empire State VII [12] (None, newbuild) National Security Multi-Mission Vessel 20202023 (est.)SUNY Maritime College

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References

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