Climb aboard YP 700, a US Naval Academy training vessel where midshipmen take a maritime version of driver's ed
Midshipmen at the US Naval Academy put their classroom knowledge into practice on training vessels like YP 700. Take a look.
The United States Naval Academy (USNA) cadets learn maritime skills on training vessels called yard patrol craft (YP 700). After classroom instruction, midshipmen engage in hands-on training, managing all aspects of the journey including navigation, boat handling, man-overboard drills, and standard commands. YP 700, measuring 108 feet long, accommodates around 30 people and can travel up to 14 mph with a range of 1,800 nautical miles, making it capable of staying at sea for up to five days without refueling.
Established as the undergraduate college of the U.S. Navy, the Naval Academy prepares future naval officers in competence, character, and compassion.
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