Quebec 29th September 1982

[Raymond Harper]

Thank you for letting me join. My wife's late uncle was Alexander Hutchenson who joined the Merchant Navy in 1944 aged just 14, eventually rising to the captain of the QE2. In his final years with Cunard, he took her to the Falklands during the war of 1982. Sadly he died shortly after and I did not get a chance to know him very well but he has left us a treasure trove of old pictures of his time with Cunard along with his medals. This is just one of the many pictures we have of him. in this photo he is with the Governor General of Canada.   

[Lynda Bradford]

Thanks for your post and photo of your wife's late uncle with the Governor General of Canada.   

We have started a Captain's profile of Captain A J Hutcheson, but currently have no information.  If this is your wife's uncle it would be fantastic if you or your wife can add information to add to his profile.  If it is the same captain can you confirm if the name should be Hutchenson, or Hutcheson?

Hope you enjoy contributing to the many forum topics. 

[Rod]

Lynda,
I can vouch that the Officer in the picture is indeed Alex Hutcheson (no n).
Sailed with him when he was a First Officer and after.
An absolute gentleman!

[Isabelle Prondzynski]

Thank you, Raymond, for letting us see this photo of a memorable day for Captain Hutcheson. It is sad that you did not get to know him well, but with the help of your pictures and the memories of our members you may get to read about him and find out more about his life on QE2.

Looking forward to more pictures and perhaps some of your wife's memories of her uncle.

[Rob Lightbody]

Fantastic!  Can't wait to see more photos from the collection!

[June Ingram]

Also looking forward to hearing more and seeing more photos !