Frederick Lea (Fred Cone Lea): A Mariner's Visionary Frederick Lea, born in Iowa in 1882 to Thomas Richard Lea and Georgia Ann Lea (née Cone), was a multifaceted artist whose life intertwined seamlessly with the maritime world. His artistic journey began modestly, influenced by his brother-in-law Clarence F. Lea, a lawyer and prominent figure in California’s legal landscape—a connection that would profoundly shape his perspective on both law and art. Lea's formative years instilled in him a meticulous attention to detail and an appreciation for precision, qualities he carried throughout his…