George Henry Preble

Biography

George Henry Preble, born in 1816, served his country as a naval officer and historian, charting both waters and stories with equal care. His naval career encompassed service during turbulent times, while his historical writings preserved vital narratives of maritime endeavors.

Preble’s blend of service and scholarship ensured that he left behind both a record of valor and a thoughtful chronicle of naval history, and he is interred at Eastern Cemetery in honor of that legacy.