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From the sea: A treasure of a story By Diane Lore May 13, 2010, 12:27PM Salvatore Quinto of Graniteville has just published his first children’s book, based on his work on a tug STATEN ISLAND, NY - GRANITEVILLE - One day, when his 10- year-old daughter, Alexandra, asked her dad what he did at work, she gave Salvatore Quinto an idea: Write a children’s book that explains what he does for a living. And that’s just what he did. Quinto’s recently-published book, “Tug Boat Tommy,” is an illustrated story about the duties and tasks performed by a tug boat and its crew. “Tommy” is the captain, and along with “deck hand Dan” they explain for pint-size readers what tug boats are and how they help other ships dock safely. "Tug Boat Tommy," is an illustrated story about the duties and tasks performed by a tug boat and its crew. "Tommy" is the captain, and along with "deck hand Dan" they explain for pint-size readers what tug boats are and how they help other ships dock safely. The book was written by Salvatore Quinto, of Graniteville. PHOTO COURTESY OF SALVATORE QUINTO Quinto himself is a merchant marine who has worked on oceangoing tug boats since 2007. He is employed by K-Sea Transportation Inc., based in Mariners Harbor, where he works aboard a tug named “The Viking.” It’s 127-feet long and has 5,000 horsepower engines. “We transport cargo fuel barges from New York to Louisiana and Texas,” he explained. “I enjoy being at sea. It’s very peaceful. The ocean is a magnificent and mysterious wonder, and while I enjoy her, I also respect her,” he said, during an interview from his Graniteville home, where he was taking down-time between voyages. Being a merchant marine is a second career for 40-year-old Quinto, who worked for 15 years as a mail carrier with the US Postal Service. Working out of the Manor Road Post Office in Castleton Corners, his route included parts of Graniteville and Bulls Head. “It was a good job, but I wanted to try a different challenge,” Quinto said. So he applied to the US Coast Guard for his merchant marine license and seaman’s clearance, and then signed up with Local 333 of the United Marine Division, the union representing merchant marine seamen. He spends two-to-three weeks at a time at sea, before down time on land, which affords him the opportunity to tackle his writing. “Writing is my first love,” said Quinto, who grew up in New Springville. He holds a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts and creative writing from the College of Staten Island. “I write poetry, too. Originally I wanted to write screenplays, but it gets very involved, and I had to put that on the back burner,” he explained. “I do, Page 146 of 155
however, have a few more ideas for children’s books.” A sequel, “Tug Boat Tommy to the Rescue” is in the works. In this adventure, Tommy and his crew get to deliver emergency rescue supplies to hurricane victims. Drawing on his postal experience, Quinto is also working on a book, “My First Letter.” It will teach children how to write a letter, and what happens to a letter when it’s mailed. Salvatore Quinto, author of 'Tugboat Tommy,' is a merchant marine who has worked on ocean-going tug boats since 2007. He is employed by K-Sea Transportation Inc., based in Mariners Harbor, where he works aboard a tug named 'The Viking.' He’s also doing author readings and book signings in schools. He’s contacted a number of schools, and is tentatively scheduled to appear at St. Charles School in Oakwood in June. He’s also donated copies of “Tug Boat Tommy” to school libraries. Quinto tends bar part-time at Danny Boys Tavern in Castleton Corners, and is scheduled to do a charity book-signing there in June. (Copies of “Tug Boat Tommy” published by Xlibris, are available for $15.99 and can be ordered online at www.exlibris.com/bookstore, or by calling 888-795-4274, ext. 7876. ) © 2010 SILive.com. All rights reserved. Page 147 of 155
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