Frank O. Braynard, Fellow of the Royal Society Born, Francis Osborn Braynard in Glen Cove, New York author, artist, maritime historian. Along with Nils Hansell, Frank launched the world's first Operation Sail extravanganza with tall ships and naval vessels sailing in New York city harbor in 1964. He was also chief organizer for OpSail 76.

Frank Braynard was also one of the creators of South Street Seaport, that is based on the lower east side, along the East River, in New York City. He died on December 10, 2007 at the age of 91.