The following stories are taken with permission from the book, “The South Manitou Story” by Gerald E. Crowner, who was a surfman at the island Coast Guard station from 1926-28.The book is available to purchase from the Manitou Islands Memorial Society, 15150 E. Michigan Ave., Galesburg, MI 49053. Call 269-492-8063 for further information.*** The Swallow was Ben Johnson’s prides and joy. She was a…