The Propeller Club of the United States Adopt A Ship Program

Introduction

This web site, a joint effort of The Propeller Club of the United States and the Maritime Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation, supports the teachers and ship crews that are participating in the Adopt A Ship Program of The Propeller Club. Each ship involved in the program is adopted by a classroom each school year. During the year, the class and the ship's crew correspond and share experiences. The plan fosters interests in geography, history, math, science, transportation, foreign and domestic trade, and English. It affords children an outlet for natural interests in the sea and teaches them something of the steadfast character of the men and women of the American Merchant Marine.

The web site offers an opportunity for all of the teachers and students (Grades 5-8) involved to share their experiences with other schools and ships. Teachers are encouraged to share their curricular activities through this site and assist other teachers in enriching their curriculum.