A Life Between Sea and Canvas Michael Lester, born in Dolyna, Ukraine, was a man whose life was defined by the dual callings of the sea and the arts. A master mariner and captain of the Merchant Marine, his professional journey took him from the maritime school in Tczew to serving as a first officer on various vessels. His seafaring expertise was vast, ranging from navigating near Indochina to commanding the schooner Orion. During the…