answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

In the early days of the Navy, Midshipmen were officer apprentices/candidates, with at least 3 years of sea duty, and responsibilities equal to what are today considered Petty Officers. They were very young (typically around 11 to start), and learned a rating before being commissioned.

The film "Master and Commander", with Russell Crowe as British Captain Jack Aubrey, is an excellent example of shipboard life for midshipmen of that era.

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What was the role of midshipmen on a ship?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

What ship did John McCain serve on during the 1955 summer midshipmen cruise to Europe?

BB-61 Iowa


When was Navy Midshipmen football created?

Navy Midshipmen football was created in 1879.


When was Navy Midshipmen men's lacrosse created?

Navy Midshipmen men's lacrosse was created in 1908.


When was Navy Midshipmen men's soccer created?

Navy Midshipmen men's soccer was created in 1921.


What is Navy's team name?

The United States Navy's football team is called the Midshipmen.


What team is navy?

Midshipmen


What are USNA freshmen called?

midshipmen


Are navy cheerleaders midshipmen?

Yes


What is the name of the NAVY football team?

Midshipmen


What movie and television projects has Eddie Erdelatz been in?

Eddie Erdelatz has: Played Himself - Navy Midshipmen Head Coach in "1950 Army-Navy Game" in 1950. Played Himself - Navy Midshipmen Head Coach in "1951 Army-Navy Game" in 1951. Played Himself - Navy Midshipmen Head Coach in "1952 Army-Navy Game" in 1952. Played Himself - Navy Midshipmen Head Coach in "1953 Army-Navy Game" in 1953. Played Himself - Navy Midshipmen Head Coach in "1954 Army-Navy Game" in 1954. Played Himself - Navy Midshipmen Head Coach in "1955 Army-Navy Game" in 1955. Played Himself - Navy Midshipmen Head Coach in "1955 Sugar Bowl" in 1955. Played Himself - Navy Midshipmen Head Coach in "1956 Army-Navy Game" in 1956. Played Himself - Navy Midshipmen Head Coach in "1957 Army-Navy Game" in 1957. Played Himself - Navy Midshipmen Head Coach in "1958 Army-Navy Game" in 1958. Played himself in "Double Play Companion DVD" in 2010.


Does the Naval Academy issue computers to Midshipmen?

Yes.


Who is Jared Bryant?

He's the quarterback for the Navy Midshipmen