George Grimes - Water Under the Keel
Thu, Jul 30
|Maritime Gloucester
Captain George Grimes, a Rockport native and 1965 Maine Maritime Academy graduate, spent a long career at sea as a ship's officer and master. He will discuss his memoir, "Water Under the Keel: Memoirs of a Seagoing Life," tracing his seagoing ancestry and lifelong pull toward the ocean.
Time & Location
Jul 30, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Maritime Gloucester, 23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, MA 01930, USA
About the event
Join us for an evening with Captain George Grimes, author of Water Under the Keel: Memoirs of a Seagoing Life. Drawing from a lifetime at sea, Captain Grimes will share unforgettable stories of adventure, the challenges and rewards of life as a merchant mariner, and the rich maritime traditions that have shaped New England's working waterfront. From break-bulk freighters to sail-training vessels, his experiences offer a fascinating glimpse into a world few have had the opportunity to witness firsthand. Whether you're a lifelong mariner, a history enthusiast, or simply love a good sea story, this is a presentation you won't want to miss!