TIS notes passing of beloved maritime author

 

Frank O. Braynard, Fellow of the Royal Society Born, Francis Osborn Braynard (1916 – 2007) in Glen Cove, New York author, artist, maritime historian. Along with Nils Hansell, Frank launched the world’s first Operation Sail extravanganza with tall ships and naval vessels sailing in New York city harbor in 1964. He was also chief organizer for OpSail 76.

Frank Braynard was also one of the creators of South Street Seaport, that is based on the lower east side, along the East River, in New York City. He died on December 10, 2007 at the age of 91. (NY Times Obituary)

Mr. Braynard worked with many noted ship historians, as well as being a prolific author.  For some of his many titles in print visit this link:

http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&search-type=ss&index=books&field-author=Frank%20O.%20Braynard&page=1

~ by Site Administrator on December 13, 2007.