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John L. A. Galster

Also John L. A. Galster

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Summary

The May–June 1975 obituary says the J. B. John was later named John L. A. Galster and was captained by J. Edwin McCann.

Evidence and limits

This is a name-and-role vessel record only; the source does not establish a registry or complete renaming history.

Sources

  1. Names John L. A. Galster as the later name of J. B. John and identifies J. Edwin McCann as its captain. It provides no registry, dimensions, ownership, or complete renaming record. The holding institution's portal restricts automated access; the archive holds a copy of this issue and can provide it on request.
    data1 · beaver-island-archive · beaver_beacon · 1975-05_Beaver-Beacon
  2. The held combined issue confirms the vessel-name and captaincy reference.
    data1 · beaver-island-archive · scans · beaver_beacon · issues · 1975-05_Beaver-Beacon

Added 3 August 2026. Recent changes

Cite this article

Beaver Island Archive, “John L. A. Galster”, https://beaverislandarchive.org/vessels/john-l-a-galster-1975/, accessed [date], citing Beaver Beacon, May–June 1975, “Capt. J. Edwin McCann.” (and 1 further source listed on the page).

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