Deborah Doane Dempsey
American ship captain and mariner / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Deborah Doane Dempsey (born 1949) is an American mariner and ship captain. She was the first American woman to achieve the rank of Master Mariner and command a cargo ship sailing internationally.[1][2][3]
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Deborah Doane Dempsey | |
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Born | 1949 (age 74ā75) Connecticut, United States |
Alma mater | University of Vermont (BA) Maine Maritime Academy (BS) |
Occupation | Ship captain |
Known for | First woman to achieve the rank of Master Mariner, first woman to graduate from a U.S. maritime academy |
Spouse | Jack Dempsey |
Awards | See list |
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