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About Captain O'Leary

Past

O'Leary grew up at the water's edge in Marblehead, Massachusetts. Started fishing out of Marblehead at 14, lobstering and drift netting.

Since that time O'Leary has worked all over the world as a Merchant Mariner, Chief Engineer, Unlimited License and as an owner/operator of commercial fishing vessels.

Present

O'Leary is retired and spends most of his time in his boat shop in Annisquam. Current project - restoring a sailing dory he built a few years ago. Is there another boat building project in the future? Maybe . . .

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