Experience what it’s like to be an Engineer, Oiler and Fireman

Special Inaugural Price of $950, class size is limited so sign up soon!

Join us in Baltimore aboard the SS JOHN W. BROWN

May 3 - 5, 2019

You will gain hands on experience operating our 200 psi Babcock and Wilcox boilers and 2500 HP Triple Expansion Reciprocating Steam Engine on live steam while living aboard ship like the merchant mariners who manned her during her wartime career!

Topics include: Marine boilers, steam cycle, valve maintenance, auxiliary engines and pumps, cargo handling steam winches and the 2500 HP Triple Expansion Reciprocating Engine.

You will learn the duties of the engineering watch, as you light off the boilers, raise steam, start up the auxiliary equipment and operate the main engine. All training will be conducted with the ship moored to the pier.

All instructors are experienced USCG licensed/credentialed mariners.

Steam school includes on board accommodations Friday and Saturday night, Welcome aboard Pizza Party Friday night, Breakfast and Lunch on Saturday and Sunday. Saturday dinner is on your own so you can enjoy Baltimore’s famous seafood or other restaurants.

Included with the steam school package, you will also receive a one year membership in Project Liberty Ship and training manuals by e-mail in advance of the class.

For full details visit our website - www.ssjohnwbrown.org
Contact us at 410-558-0646 or john.w.brown@usa.net

The SS John W. Brown is a non-smoking, drug free environment. Accommodations are basic, and original vintage 1942. The ship is certified to operate by the US Coast Guard but contains original features from 1942 which do not meet modern safety standards including, but not limited to, unshielded moving parts. A safety briefing will start the course and participants will be advised in advance as to the proper clothing and safety equipment to bring with them. Minimum age for participants is 21.

In the event that the minimum class size is not reached or due to unforeseen operational issues, the class will be cancelled and all money refunded

If you need to Cancel
100% Refund if you cancel by April 19, 2019
90% Refund after April 19, if we can fill your reservation
60% Refund if we cannot fill your reservation