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The Balclutha was the last ship to fly the Hawaiian flag and was also named STAR of ALASKA operating between San Francisco and Chignik Alaska for the Alaska Packers Association and later named PACIFIC QUEEN.

Captain Clutters' family aboard Balclutha 5-6-95

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Suzanne, James, Stephen, Lynn Ann, John, Glenn, Bill

Sue and Jim Clutter aboard Balclutha 5-6-1995

Inspiration and in Memoriam

Kelsey and Kaley Star of India 12-29-07

San Diego Maritime Museum

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Thursday, October 3, 2019

October 1, 2019 at John Wayne Marina

It's been a tough last couple years after 5 months of shipyard work, a failed 2018 Chignik salmon run and other challenges, but things are looking up after a sucessful 2019 salmon season in southeast Alaska. The ALEUTIAN EXPRESS is taking shape. back to mechanical, electrical and interior projects for the fall.

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Kelsey and John Clutter 10-96 Honolulu

A first Holloween costume for miss Kelsey

Foremast Construction May 2008

Prior to Bristol Bay 2008 Salmon season

Mizzen Mast construction April 2010

Prior to Togiak 2010 Herring season for North Pacific Seafoods

New wheelhouse roof and Midmast construction

New raised pilot station stateroom Helipad/aftshelter and midmast 5 2012 prior to Chignik Salmon

Conserve

Preserve

Megan/ John and Kelsey aboard Balclutha 11 2008

San Francisco Maritime Museum

Balclutha at Hyde Street Pier San Francisco

Jeff and Uncle John at Jack London Square 11-28-08

Serve with respect

HERO at Antarctica/ National Science Foundation

Captain Clutter nearly won the bid on this vessel in 1998 before owning the Express

Dana Point California Tall Ship Festival 9-2010

The Lynx, Spirit of Dana Point, Irving Johnson, Exy Johnson and Curlew at the Ocean Institute Dock

Christmas lights 12 11 2012

the ALEUTIAN NATIVE circa 1929 Seattle

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