Climb aboard YP 700, a US Naval Academy training vessel where midshipmen take a maritime version of driver's ed

Business Insider | 04-09-2026 07:54pm |

Midshipmen at the United States Naval Academy learn seamanship on training vessels called yard patrol craft, such as the YP 700. After classroom instruction, they take trips where they manage every aspect of the journey. The YP 700 features a pilothouse, racks, a galley, and a common area, serving as a practical training environment for future naval leaders.

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