Spanish American War Captain James Harvey Tomb (September 2, 1876 – September 23, 1946) served as superintendent of the New York State Merchant Marine Academy and was appointed the first superintendent of the United States Merchant Marine Academy on April 15, 1942.

During the First World War he commanded the former coastal liner USS Aroostook during the laying of the North Sea Mine Barrage, which bottled up the German fleet.

Arriving at Kings Point by boat from Fort Schuyler on April 15, 1942, at the age of 66, he immediately tackled the crucial task of overseeing the physical construction of the academy.

He retired to private life and served as Commander General of the Naval Order of the United States from 1943 until his death on September 23, 1946.

The football and lacrosse game field at Kings Point, set inside the academy's track, is named for Captain Tomb.