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Archived Press Releases

Class of 2015 Bell-Ringing To Be Streamed Live

The United States Merchant Marine Academy's (USMMA) newest merchant marine officers will ring the bell at Powell Oval after passing U.S. Coast Guard license exams, on Thursday, June 4th . This event will begin once results are announced, but does not have a firm start time. Results should be announced close to 1:00 p.m.

USMMA's First Auto Show A Great Success

KINGS POINT, N.Y., May 20, 2015 – Last Sunday, close to one thousand spectators attended the first auto show ever to be held on the grounds of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA).

U. S. Merchant Marine Academy to Observe National Maritime Day, May 22, 2015

Members of the public are invited to attend National Maritime Day events at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) on Friday, May 22, 2015 starting at 7:10 a.m. The Academy will observe this special day with a brief ceremony at the War Memorial, recognition of U.S. Merchant Marine faculty and staff, and a celebration at the American Merchant Marine Museum.

USMMA's First Auto Show A Great Success

KINGS POINT, N.Y., May 20, 2015 – Last Sunday, close to one thousand spectators attended the first auto show ever to be held on the grounds of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA).

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Regimental Auto Club to Host Auto Show Sunday

KINGS POINT, N.Y., May 14 2015 - Members of the public are invited to attend the first auto show to be held on the grounds of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, on Sunday, May 17, 2015. The event to be hosted by the Regimental Auto Club will include many classic, historic and modified vehicles. Most notable, Mrs. Walter Chrysler’s 1937 Custom Imperial LeBaron Town Car will be on display outside Wiley Hall, the former home of Walter Chrysler. 

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