Edward Rowe Snow

1902–1982 (age 80)

Biography

Edward Rowe Snow, born 1902, became a beloved maritime historian whose books and radio talks shared the romance of the coast and the valor of sailors, encouraging generations to preserve shipwreck stories.

He volunteered for lighthouse restorations, hosted children on treasure hunts, and remained humble despite widespread acclaim; Edward died in 1982 and rests peacefully at Marshfield Hills Cemetery.

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