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CDR Daniel Hunt

Associate Professor, Department of Marine Transportation

Year Started

1990

Education 

  • M.A. Applied Anthropology Teachers College, Columbia University
  • B.S. Nautical Science USMMA

Teaching Interests

  • Terrestrial Navigation
  • Celestial Navigation
  • Deck Seamanship
  • Merchant Ship Structure and Stability
  • Introduction to Shipping Industry

Research Interests

  • History of Aids to Navigation
  • Historical Period of the Transition from Sail to Steam
     

CDR Daniel Hunt

CDR Daniel Hunt

Applications for the Class of 2030 open on 1 May 2025