The next Commodore John Barry Book Award Committee meeting is planned for 5:30 pm, Mon., 21 October, at 125 W. 55th St., 6 FL. A number of current books will be reviewed to select one for the 2020 Award to honor significant contribution to American maritime literature and to encourage excellence in authorship.

It is anticipated that the Book Award Reception/Dinner will be held in the Spring of 2020 at Fraunces Tavern.