Korea's New Merchant Marine Academy

A new Merchant Marine Academy, built by UNKRA at a cost of $350,000 on Yongdo Island, off the tip of the Korean peninsula, opened its doors last November. The academy stands on a bluff overlooking the Strait of Korea and consists of 17 modern steel and concrete buildings, with accommodations for 400 students. All the equipment necessary for complete nautical courses was also provided by UNKRA; a further allocation of $90,000 was made by the Agency this year to continue technical assistance for two years and to purchase additional equipment and supplied. Various organizations interested in the project have given subsidiary apparatus. The curriculum of the academy is modelled closely on the training program followed at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, at Kings Point, N.Y.
This picture shows three Korean cadets receiving their first lesson on the deck equipment of a modern merchant ship. The instructor uses a small-scale model to supplement his explanations. [No exact date]