John Frederick Crotty

JOHN F. CROTTY is a writer, student of history, and long-time maritime professional with a particular interest in family history and genealogy. After a 45-year career in the maritime industry, he is now devoting more time to writing. His essays have appeared in published collections, and he is the author of two independently published books, including Hey I’m Alive, which was accepted into the Library of Congress collection. The Ground Between Us is his first major work of literary nonfiction