What was James Harvey Tomb appointed as at the United States Merchant Marine Academy?
James Harvey Tomb Captain James Harvey Tomb (September 2, 1876 – September 23, 1946) served as Superintendent of the New York State Merchant Marine Academy and was appointed the first Superintendent of the United States Merchant Marine Academy on April 15, 1942.
Samuel Rhoads Franklin Samuel Rhoads Franklin (August 24, 1825 – February 24, 1909) was a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy. He participated in the important Battle of Hampton Roads off the U.S. state of Virginia in 1862, served as the Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C., from 1884 to 1885, and was president of the International Marine Conference of 1889.