Early Life and Career
Krinsky was born to Hilda and Nat Krinsky on November 9, 1928.
Krinsky entered the United States Merchant Marine Academy in 1946. He graduated with honors in 1950 and became an ensign. He sailed in the United States Merchant Marines as a deck officer for United States Lines aboard the passenger ships SS America and SS United States. In 1955, Krinsky went on active duty with the United States Navy, serving as navigator aboard the USS Everglades (AD-24). Leaving active duty in 1958, he remained in the United States Naval Reserve and retired as a captain. Krinsky also served as a naval science instructor at the New York State Maritime College.
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