At The Top & Bottom of the World: Images and Observations from the Arctic and Antarctica
Presenter: CAPT(ret) William Anderson USCG
Biography:
Grew up on Hood Canal near Silverdale.
Graduated from the Coast Guard Academy in 1961.
Sailed in USCGC Northwind as deck watch officer home port Seattle, Executive Officer in USCGC Fir a buoy tender here in Seattle, Sailed USCGC Eagle training Cadets at the Academy, Commanded USCGC Clover a Buoy tender in Sitka Alaska, Executive Officer in Polar Star at Seattle and Commanding Officer of Polar Sea at Seattle. Five adventures to the Arctic and three to Antarcticia
Retired from the Coast Guard in 1988 after 27 years Commissioned service.
In 1989, sat for and passed the license exam for Master, any tonnage, upon oceans.
Sailed briefly with Icicle Seafoods running a crab processor in the Bearing Sea and later a power Scow fish tender in Bristol Bay and Southeast Alaska.
Joined the Puget Sound Pilots in 1992 and worked as a pilot here for 12 years, retiring in 2004.
Presently, a consultant with the Pacific Maritime Institute in Seattle where he teaches and facilitates continuing education courses for members of the merchant marine. Also works on special projects there for the marine industry as a subject matter expert in shiphandling and navigation best practices.