Follow us as The Lost Clipper team gathers decades of evidence in pursuit of the truth behind the 15 passengers and crew who vanished aboard the Hawaii Clipper in 1938.
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Expedition V
APRIL 2024 — For the very first time – Expedition V identified the most likely location of the fifteen missing passengers and crew of the vanished Pan Am Airways Hawaii Clipper flying boat lost under extremely suspicious conditions. This has been a twenty-five-year-long effort by a committed team of volunteers and search dogs. It has…
The “Tale” of Two Dog Teams
In collaboration with Mark9 Search & Rescue from Dallas, Texas, led by Mike Holmberg and his exceptional search dog, Aspen, as well as Zephrin Allen and his eager partner, Kao, the team uncovered critical items in Micronesia that validate decades of meticulous research.
90 Years: The First Flight of the Martin M-130
To meet the demand for a trans-Pacific aircraft, the Martin M-130 was specifically built for Pan Am’s President Juan Trippe. This all-metal flying boat boasted streamlined aerodynamics and powerful engines capable of meeting the airline’s specified range and payload requirements.
The Maps, Charts, and Plans Were Arranged on the Table with Care…
“The maps, charts, and plans were arranged on the table with care
In hopes that $150k soon would be there.
The search dogs were nestled all snug in their beds;
visions of odors from lost souls danced in their heads…”
“A Date Which Will Live in Infamy”
Today marks the anniversary of the bombing in Pearl Harbor and the beginning of World War II, “A Date Which Will Live in Infamy” in President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s own words.
Hawaii Clipper, The Final Film
This 1938 footage was taken by Richard Rhode just before the Pan Am Martin M-130 Hawaii Clipper was lost.
Another Anniversary
Today marks the anniversary of the loss of the Hawaii Clipper, July 28 1938.
Meet Jill Short, the Newest Addition to Our Team
Please welcome Jill Short to the Lost Clipper team! Jill is honored to join as lead interpreter and cultural consultant.
Ham Radio Diplomacy Secures Passage
Ham Radio Diplomacy was instrumental in securing passage of Aspen and Kao, our two search dogs, to Chuuk.
Game of Crimes Podcast: Recap of Expedition V
Lost Clipper investigator, Steve Murphy, and his Game of Crimes Podcast partner, Morgan Wright, talk briefly about the team’s recent trip back to Micronesia
Steve Murphy and The Hunt For The Lost Clipper
Steve Murphy talks about how uncovering the Hawaii Clipper mystery could have massive implications about Japan’s first act of war against the United States.
The Lost Clipper - The mission to bring 15 forgotten Americans home 