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The photos on this page chronicle the Channel Island expedition that Dr. Parker joined in June 2009.  

Route of Californian

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The voyage was aboard the Tall Ship Californian, a replica 1850's revenue cutter that use to ply the California coastal waters in search of smugglers.  The Californian is the State's official "Tall Ship" aCalifornian as seen from inside Painted Cave, Santa Cruz Islandnd the course set through the Channel Islands followed closely that taken by Juan Cabrillo in 1542.  Captain of the Californian, Dr. Ray Ashley is a scholar who has spent years studying Cabrillo's voyage along with those who came after him.

Woodwork on the CalifornianFirst stop was Santa Barbara IslandWatch Mates Richard, John, Herb, and David at Santa Barbara Is.Californian sets in at Anacapa IslandThe Light on Anacapa IslandCalifornian at Anacapa Island

Gulls nesting on Anacapa IslandPreparing to go ashore at Santa Rosa IslandPart of "mid watch" crew at Santa Rosa IslandAfter a 2-gun salute, Californian docks at Santa Barbara Santa Barbara Maritime Museum treats crew to catered dinnerCalifornian's Bow Lady

Captain Morgan (Dave) on San Miguel IslandThe Californian through Gull Rock (San Miguel Is.)Captain Morgan (John) on San Miguel Is.San Miguel Is. flowersCabrillo Monument, San Miguel Is.Dr. John on San Nicolas Island

San Nicolas Island foxReady to give a 4-gun salute to San Nicolas IslandArriving at San Clemente IslandThe crew get a tour of Eel Point on San Clemente Is.There is no doubt about who is in charge.The reach to Catalina had the sails filled

Sails filled to CatalinaHeeled over on the way to CatalinaFull sailsDr. John enjoying the windHow fast... 10.2 knots !!!  Decks wetThe Californian in Catalina

Californian crew on CatalinaUnfurling topsails to leave CatalinaCousin Dave at the helmDr. John on the ratlinesDr. John at the wheelCousin Dave out and around the Jib-boom

Gunner's Mate readies for homecoming salute to the Star of India Dr. John on Jib-boom entering San DiegoOne of the great sunsets on the expedition

 

 

 

 

 

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