Character type: SupportingOccupation: Machinist (Brooklyn Navy Yard) Former Occupations: U.S. Navy (Second from right) Louis "Turnip" Mauro Turnip is Freddy's best friend during his time at the Brooklyn Navy Yard (1912 - 1924). He is a key supporting character in that he introduces Freddy to what would become our protagonist's favorite vice: horse racing. Turnip … Continue reading James “Turnip” Mauro →

Character type: Main Character (protagonist)Occupation: Second Fisherman (Bosun) on The CarolineFormer Occupations: U.S. Navy, Brooklyn Navy Yard, Erie Basin Docks Freddy as he may have appeared by the time he came on board the Caroline in the mid 1920s Married: His wife is Anna and they have three boys and one girl. One of the … Continue reading Frederick “Freddy” Adolph Keune (KYOON) →