Watertown veteran explores naval mine warfare through book and paintings

Watertown resident and Navy veteran Jacob A. Mazurek has written a book examining naval mines and mine countermeasures from the late 18th century to current conflicts, including the Middle East and Ukraine. He dedicates the book to enlisted mine warriors of the world’s navies.

Mazurek has also created paintings based on naval operations, historical subjects and personal experiences. His acrylic work “The Aftermath” won first place in the acrylics category at the 26th annual Spring Art Show at the Sackets Harbor Arts Center. Other works include a painting depicting a mine-warfare exercise in the Arabian Gulf and a painting of the Rila Monastery in Bulgaria.