Background
Krinsky was born to Hilda and National Krinsky on November 9, 1928.
merchant mariner Sailor admiral
Krinsky was born to Hilda and National Krinsky on November 9, 1928.
He graduated with honors in 1950 and became an ensign.
Krinsky entered the United States in 1946. He sailed in the United States Merchant Marines as a deck officer for United States Lincolnshire aboard the passenger ships Steamship America and Steamship United States. In 1955, Krinsky went on active duty with the United States Navy, serving as navigator aboard the United States Ship 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. In 1958, Krinsky joined the faculty of the, teaching a wide range of navigation and seamanship courses in the Department of Nautical Sciences.
Over the years, Krinsky held many important posts at the academy, including Director of Admissions, Academic Dean, and Deputy Superintendent. In 1987, Krinsky was appointed superintendent of the and was made a rear admiral.