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Captain Andrew J. Greene

Also Andrew J. Greene · Captain Andrew Greene

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TypePerson
Born1903
Died1972-05-09
ErasModern era
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Person
Born
1903
Died
1972-05-09 · Beaver Island
Work
Great Lakes captain
Eras
Modern era
Concepts
maritimecommunity

Summary

Captain Andrew J. Greene was born in 1903 and died in Fort Lauderdale on May 9, 1972. His obituary describes about 30 years as a Great Lakes captain and notes that he became a master at age 33.

Evidence and limits

This identity is based on the June–July 1972 obituary. The source does not give a full vessel-by-vessel career record.

Sources

  1. Describes Greene as a Great Lakes captain for about 30 years, master from age 33, retired in Florida, and brother of Beaver Island resident Mrs. John Gallagher.
    data1 · beaver-island-archive · beaver_beacon · 1972-06_Beaver-Beacon
  2. The held eight-page issue scan is paired with the OCR source and confirms the published notice or report; it does not expand the source-specific identity, event, or outcome claims.
    data1 · beaver-island-archive · scans · beaver_beacon · issues · 1972-06_Beaver-Beacon

Added 1 August 2026 · revised 3 August 2026. Recent changes

Cite this article

Beaver Island Archive, “Captain Andrew J. Greene”, https://beaverislandarchive.org/people/andrew-j-greene/, accessed [date], citing Beaver Beacon, June–July 1972, “Obituary: Captain Andrew J. Greene.” (and 1 further source listed on the page).

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