Notable boats — sail and power —continue to turn heads in Southern California harbors. In this feature, The Log looks at one particular classic boat.
Boat name: Galatea
Length: 53.5 ft.
Beam: 16.5 ft.
Draft: 7 ft.
Year Built: 1967
The Back Story: This classic boat was originally built in Santa Barbara for William “Bill” Hanna,...
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I used to go on the Galatea occasionally as a kid. My grandfather, Tom Bussjaeger, was cousins with Violet.
Had a Christmas dinner on Galatea in early 80s when I worked at Alimitos Gen Sta where the care taker for the yacht Paul Fillenger worked. It was a grand yacht spiral staircase and all the beautiful interior wood work.
There are a whole bunch stereo 3D photo slides showing the Galatea being built, as well as some original 16mm film footage going up for sale next month from Hanna’s daughter, Bonnie. Bill was pretty involved in the construction of this beautiful yacht.
My uncle bill. I worked on bills boat in Baja ca in 1974. I remember putting carpet in the engine room and helping bill cook, as he was a good cook. he also enjoyed fishing. Feel free to contact me anytime as I keept a log and took many photos. Corey A Wade
Worked on bills boat Galatea in 1974