John Rodgers was put aboard a ship on which he would remain for the five years of his apprenticeship .
By the time the young Rodgers joined him , Folger was captain of his own ship , the Maryland .
Rodgers   was put aboard a ship on which Rodgers would remain for the five years of Rodgers ' apprenticeship .
By the time the young Rodgers joined him , Folger was captain of his own ship , the Maryland .