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The Vice Admiral Emory S. "Jerry" Land Medal

THE VICE ADMIRAL EMORY S. "JERRY" LAND MEDAL

Outstanding Accomplishment in the Marine Field

 

Ray Sheldon

     

 

          Ray Sheldon  |  Gibbs & Cox (Retired)

 

 

 

 

Mr. Sheldon graduated from Webb Institute in 1973 with degrees in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.  His academic recognition included the Keeler Memorial Prize for Excellence in Mathematics. He then joined Hydronautics, Inc. where he worked in and ultimately ran the Hydronautics Ship Model Basin.  His work at Hydronautics included ship, submarine and offshore platform design and testing. He developed methods to model the near surface depth keeping of submarines and torpedo launch dynamics.  

 

At Advanced Marine Enterprises Mr. Sheldon solved seakeeping, ship control and propulsor integration problems on Navy ships; and designed combatant craft for the Navy and other users.  As the Vice President of the CSC Advanced Marine Center, he provided ship design services, ship training systems and precision machining services.

 

Mr. Sheldon joined Gibbs & Cox as Chief Operating Officer later becoming the President of the Gibbs & Cox.  Mr. Sheldon led the diversification of G&C; expanding G&C ship design activities into Canada, Australia, the UK, Asia and the Middle East and leading G&C’s entry into naval USV’s with the design, construction and operation of OUSV2 Ranger and OUSV4 Mariner.

 

He remains active in the maritime industry, serving as a member of the Webb Institute Board of Trustees. 

 

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About The Vice Admiral Emory S. "Jerry" Land Medal

The Vice Admiral Emory S. "Jerry" Land Medal is for "Outstanding Accomplishment in the Marine Field." 

It was established by the Executive Committee in 1952 in honor of Vice Admiral Emory S. "Jerry" Land.

VADM Emory S. Land is recognized as instrumental in the buildup of the U.S. Merchant Marine prior to and during World War II. His role in the design, establishment and maintenance of S-class submarines, Liberty and Victory ships, and merchant ships during those troubled years was a key factor in the country’s success during the war. His mark on the establishment and development of the United States Merchant Marine Academy was also indelible, and his service to his professional society culminated with his serving as SNAME President.

The award title is "The Vice Admiral Emory S. "Jerry" Land Medal." The medal will be made of gold-plated bronze, hexagonal in shape, measuring 2 1/2 inches (6.25 cm) from the top to bottom across the points of the hexagon, the obverse side showing a likeness of Admiral Land and the reverse side carrying an inscription of the award. Eligibility for the medal need not be limited to membership in SNAME. The proposal for award may be made by a member of SNAME in good standing.
 
The selection of the nominee for the medal shall be made by the Awards Committee of SNAME. The nomination by the Committee and the final award by the Council will require a two-thirds vote of the Committee. Notification of the award will be made prior to the SNAME Maritime Convention (formerly the Annual Meeting) and the medal will be presented with suitable ceremonies at the SNAME Maritime Convention or at such time as the SNAME President may arrange. The medal may be awarded annually.

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