Paul L. Krinsky
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Paul L. Krinsky was an American
merchant marine
and sailor
. He served as the superintendent
of the United States Merchant Marine Academy
from 1987 to 1993 and attained the rank
of rear admiral
.
on November 9, 1928.
Krinsky entered the United States Merchant Marine Academy in 1946. He graduated with honors in 1950 and became an ensign
. He sailed in the United States Merchant Marines as a deck officer for United States Lines
aboard the passenger ship
s SS America
and SS United States
. In 1955, Krinsky went on active duty
with the United States Navy
, serving as navigator
aboard the USS Everglades (AD-24)
. Leaving active duty in 1958, he remained in the United States Naval Reserve
and retired as a captain. Krinsky also served as a naval science instructor at the New York State Maritime College
.
courses in the Department of Nautical Sciences. Over the years, Krinsky held many important posts at the academy, including Director of Admissions, Academic Dean, and Deputy Superintendent. In 1987, Krinsky was appointed superintendent of the Merchant Marine Academy and was made a rear admiral
. In 1989, the Academy Alumni Association, at Krinsky's request, agreed to sponsor a Parents' Association for the academy.
He was married to Audrey Krinsky and had two children, Ross and David.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
merchant marine
United States Merchant Marine
The United States Merchant Marine refers to the fleet of U.S. civilian-owned merchant vessels, operated by either the government or the private sector, that engage in commerce or transportation of goods and services in and out of the navigable waters of the United States. The Merchant Marine is...
and sailor
United States Navy
The United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
. He served as the superintendent
Superintendent (education)
In education in the United States, a superintendent is an individual who has executive oversight and administration rights, usually within an educational entity or organization....
of the United States Merchant Marine Academy
United States Merchant Marine Academy
The United States Merchant Marine Academy is one of the five United States Service academies...
from 1987 to 1993 and attained the rank
Military rank
Military rank is a system of hierarchical relationships in armed forces or civil institutions organized along military lines. Usually, uniforms denote the bearer's rank by particular insignia affixed to the uniforms...
of rear admiral
Rear admiral (United States)
Rear admiral is a naval commissioned officer rank above that of a commodore and captain, and below that of a vice admiral. The uniformed services of the United States are unique in having two grades of rear admirals.- Rear admiral :...
.
Early life and career
Krinsky was born to Hilda and Nat KrinskyNat Krinsky
Nathan Krinsky, also known as Nat Krinsky, was born to Russian immigrants and was a professional basketball player. Krinsky is included in several pictures of the Basketball Hall of Fame, and is in the Basketball Old Timers Hall of Fame...
on November 9, 1928.
Krinsky entered the United States Merchant Marine Academy in 1946. He graduated with honors in 1950 and became an ensign
Ensign (rank)
Ensign is a junior rank of a commissioned officer in the armed forces of some countries, normally in the infantry or navy. As the junior officer in an infantry regiment was traditionally the carrier of the ensign flag, the rank itself acquired the name....
. He sailed in the United States Merchant Marines as a deck officer for United States Lines
United States Lines
United States Lines was a transatlantic shipping company that operated cargo services from 1921 to 1989, and ocean liners until 1969—most famously the SS United States.-1920s:...
aboard the passenger ship
Passenger ship
A passenger ship is a ship whose primary function is to carry passengers. The category does not include cargo vessels which have accommodations for limited numbers of passengers, such as the ubiquitous twelve-passenger freighters once common on the seas in which the transport of passengers is...
s SS America
SS America (1940)
SS America was an ocean liner built in 1940 for the United States Lines and designed by the noted naval architect William Francis Gibbs. She carried many names in the 54 years between her construction and her 1994 wrecking, as she served as the SS America , the USS West Point, the SS Australis, the...
and SS United States
SS United States
SS United States is a luxury passenger liner built in 1952 for the United States Lines designed to capture the trans-Atlantic speed record....
. In 1955, Krinsky went on active duty
Active duty
Active duty refers to a full-time occupation as part of a military force, as opposed to reserve duty.-Pakistan:The Pakistan Armed Forces are one of the largest active service forces in the world with almost 610,000 full time personnel due to the complex and volatile nature of Pakistan's...
with the United States Navy
United States Navy
The United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
, serving as navigator
Navigator
A navigator is the person on board a ship or aircraft responsible for its navigation. The navigator's primary responsibility is to be aware of ship or aircraft position at all times. Responsibilities include planning the journey, advising the Captain or aircraft Commander of estimated timing to...
aboard the USS Everglades (AD-24)
USS Everglades (AD-24)
USS Everglades was one of four Klondike class destroyer tenders built at the tail end of World War II for the United States Navy. The vessel was named for the Florida Everglades....
. Leaving active duty in 1958, he remained in the United States Naval Reserve
United States Navy Reserve
The United States Navy Reserve, until 2005 known as the United States Naval Reserve, is the Reserve Component of the United States Navy...
and retired as a captain. Krinsky also served as a naval science instructor at the New York State Maritime College
State University of New York Maritime College
SUNY Maritime College is a maritime college located in the Bronx, New York City in historic Fort Schuyler on the Throggs Neck peninsula where the East River meets Long Island Sound...
.
Merchant Marine Academy
In 1958, Krinsky joined the faculty of the Merchant Marine Academy, teaching a wide range of navigation and seamanshipSeamanship
Seamanship is the art of operating a ship or boat.It involves a knowledge of a variety of topics and development of specialised skills including: navigation and international maritime law; weather, meteorology and forecasting; watchstanding; ship-handling and small boat handling; operation of deck...
courses in the Department of Nautical Sciences. Over the years, Krinsky held many important posts at the academy, including Director of Admissions, Academic Dean, and Deputy Superintendent. In 1987, Krinsky was appointed superintendent of the Merchant Marine Academy and was made a rear admiral
Rear admiral (United States)
Rear admiral is a naval commissioned officer rank above that of a commodore and captain, and below that of a vice admiral. The uniformed services of the United States are unique in having two grades of rear admirals.- Rear admiral :...
. In 1989, the Academy Alumni Association, at Krinsky's request, agreed to sponsor a Parents' Association for the academy.
He was married to Audrey Krinsky and had two children, Ross and David.
Awards and decorations
- Superior Accomplishment AwardAwards and decorations of the United States governmentAwards and decorations of the United States government are civilian awards of the U.S. federal government which are typically issued for sustained meritorious service, in a civilian capacity, while serving in the U.S. federal government. Certain U.S...
(United States Maritime Administration) - NS SavannahNS SavannahNS Savannah, named for SS Savannah, was the first nuclear-powered cargo-passenger ship, built in the late 1950s at a cost of $46.9 million, including a $28.3 million nuclear reactor and fuel core, funded by United States government agencies as a demonstration project for the potential...
Nuclear Project - Silver Medal Award for Meritorious ServiceAwards and decorations of the United States governmentAwards and decorations of the United States government are civilian awards of the U.S. federal government which are typically issued for sustained meritorious service, in a civilian capacity, while serving in the U.S. federal government. Certain U.S...
(United States Department of CommerceUnited States Department of CommerceThe United States Department of Commerce is the Cabinet department of the United States government concerned with promoting economic growth. It was originally created as the United States Department of Commerce and Labor on February 14, 1903...
)