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The Lincoln Times
Lincolnton, Lincoln County, North Carolina
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Quintin Wolff, 17, from Lincolnton, N.C., is undergoing basic maritime training at the U.S. Maritime Service Training Station in Sheepshead Bay, N.Y., including lifeboat work, firefighting, and other skills, with options for further specialized training afterward.
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Sheepshead Bay, N. Y.—Now in training at the U. S. Maritime Service Training Station, Sheepshead Bay, N. Y., is Quintin Wolff, 17, of 104 N. Laurel St., Lincolnton, N. C.
Apprentice Seaman Wolff will receive six weeks of basic training, including lifeboat work, fire fighting, breeches buoy, mess, sea rules and traditions, swimming, ship construction and equipment, gunnery and physical training.
After completing "boot" training he may enter deck or engine training, including three weeks of practical experience aboard a training ship at sea, or he may apply for one of the specialized schools of training.
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Quintin Wolff, 17, of 104 N. Laurel St., Lincolnton, N. C., is now in training at the U. S. Maritime Service Training Station. As Apprentice Seaman, he will receive six weeks of basic training including lifeboat work, fire fighting, breeches buoy, mess, sea rules and traditions, swimming, ship construction and equipment, gunnery and physical training. After boot training, he may enter deck or engine training with three weeks aboard a training ship or apply for specialized schools.