Superintendent of The US Merchant Marine Academy
Captain Tomb's experience as a marine educator and administrator made Capt. Tomb the Academy’s choice as the first Superintendent of the United States Merchant Marine Academy in 1942. Arriving at Kings Point by boat from Fort Schuyler on April 15, 1942 at the age of 66, he immediately tackled the crucial task of overseeing the physical construction of the Academy. He relinquished command of the Academy on October 16, 1943, just over two weeks after the school was dedicated. He retired to private life and died on September 23, 1946.
The football and lacrosse game field at Kings Point, set inside the Academy's track, is named for Captain Tomb.
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