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Back issue · Thursday, October 29, 2026 · as it ran
Shipbuilding
Golden Bear returns home after 30 years of service AI illustrationhow this picture was made 
By Dana Whitfield · 52m
Training ship Golden Bear returned to MARAD for decommissioning
The vessel concluded 30 years of service with Cal Poly Maritime Academy, per records filed 28 October 2026.
By Dana Whitfield · 52mThe training ship Golden Bear has been returned to MARAD for decommissioning.
The ship completed 30 years of service with Cal Poly Maritime Academy prior to handover.
No public timeline for decommissioning work has been posted.
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