2024 STEAM SCHOOL - Nov 15 to 17
Experience what it’s like to be an Engineer, Oiler and Fireman
Special Price of $1200, class size is limited so sign up soon!
Join us in Baltimore aboard the SS JOHN W. BROWN
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 members of the SS JOHN W BROWN Engineering Department.
Steam school includes on board accommodations in original crew cabins Friday and Saturday night, secure parking on the pier, Continental Breakfast, Buffet Lunch and Dinners on board the ship. Optional stay aboard Sunday night (meals included) for $50 extra.
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.
CLICK HERE for additional information including a sample training materials, photos and detailed agenda.
Contact us by email at: john.w.brown@usa.net or call 410-558-0646
order tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/project-liberty-ship-inc-5785907816
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
1. Participants should provide their own appropriate work clothing and personal safety equipment. Personal safety equipment includes long pants, long sleeve shirts (natural fibers are preferred), closed toe shoes, flashlight, and gloves. Due to potential hazard with rotating machinery, rings, necklaces, wrist watches, wrists bands or loose fitting clothing should NOT be worn. Long hair should be worn tight. Machinery is hot- gloves are necessary.
2. The engineroom is not a high noise environment, however some individuals choose to use personnel hearing protection.
3. Deck machinery steaming operations will be conducted rain or shine. Please dress accordingly.
4. Meals to be provided are:
· Continental breakfast (2) (Saturday and Sunday)
· Buffet lunch (3) (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
· Dinner aboard Friday and Saturday.
· Please advise us of special dietary needs.
5. Text: US Maritime Service Training Manual-Engineering Branch, Babcock &Wilcox boiler operating manual (copies will be provided electronically in advance).
6. Taking photographs of your experience is encouraged, however the emphasis of the operating sessions is on each guest experiencing and operating the steam machinery.
7. Included in the course is a one year membership in Project Liberty Ship, which requires agreement to the governing rules of the organization. Membership benefits include varied volunteer opportunities such as being part of the crew when underway and repair/restoration projects when the ship is pierside. Completion of the steam school does not in itself qualify the student for any specific position/assignment on board the SS John W. Brown.
8. The steam school is NOT associated with any USCG licensing, or credentialing, or any other licensing/regulating authority. Additional training is available to Project Liberty Ship members which is accepted by the U.S. Coast Guard for mariner credentials. Assistance and guidance are available to members to assist the individual mariner in obtaining USCG credentials. Project Liberty Ship crew members are encouraged to obtain but are not required to have USCG credentials.
The SS John W. Brown is certified to operate by the United States Coast Guard. As such, it is required to have a security plan. All participants must provide a photo-ID upon boarding.
If you need to Cancel
100% Refund if you cancel - by 30 days before the event
90% Refund within 30 days of the event, if we can fill your reservation
60% Refund if we cannot fill your reservation
