John Viele

John Viele is retired naval officer and a former submarine commander now living in Cudjoe Key. A lifelong interest in history and a deep love for the Florida Keys led him to research and write Keys history stories for local newspapers and magazines. His richly illustrated books, including The mostrar más Florida Keys: A History of the Pioneers, The Florida Keys: True Stories of the Perilous Straits, and The Florida Keys: The Wreckers, have fascinated historians, sailors, and landlubbers alike. He serves on the board of directors of the Key West Maritime Historical Society and continues to write articles for the journals of the Historical Association of Southern Florida. mostrar menos