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George J. Ryan
George J. Ryan graduated from the U. S. Merchant Marine Academy in 1957, was Board Chair of the American Maritime History Project; and Editor of the book Braving the Wartime Seas, ...view moreGeorge J. Ryan graduated from the U. S. Merchant Marine Academy in 1957, was Board Chair of the American Maritime History Project; and Editor of the book Braving the Wartime Seas, honoring Cadets and graduates of the USMMA who died in WWII. He was President of Lake Carriers' Association and Executive Director of American Iron Ore Association until his retirement. He represented all Great Lakes U. S. Flag shipowners and most U.S. and Canadian iron ore producers. He was Director, Great Lakes Region, Maritime Administration, Cleveland; was Marad Representative, American Embassy, London after serving in Washington; in Grace Lines, he served as Captain and Assistant Port Captain. He earned a Master's Degree from the School of International Affairs, Columbia University in 1964. He served as an officer on the guided missile cruiser USS CANBERRA. In Cleveland, he was appointed to the Great Lakes Commission; he chaired the Board of Visitors Great Lakes Maritime Academy; he served on Great Lakes Maritime Task Force. Department of Commerce awarded him a Silver Medal for outstanding work for Marad. The Coast Guard awarded him the Distinguished Public Service Award.view less