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Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Massachusetts Maritime Academy Review
On the mainland side, the Massachusetts Maritime Academy, founded in 1891, is the oldest such academy in the country. Future members of the Merchant Marines receive their training at its 55-acre campus in Buzzards Bay. The library has nautical paintings and scale models of ships from the 18th century to the present and is open to the public at no charge (hours are extensive but vary widely depending on whether school is in session; call ahead). For a 30- to 60-minute tour of the academy (weekdays only; times vary), call 48 hours in advance. The tours are designed for prospective students and their families but are open to all.
- Address: Taylor's Point, Buzzards Bay, MA | Map It
- Phone: 508/830-5000
- Website: www.maritime.edu
- Location: Bourne
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Travel Deals in Cape Cod
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