World War I Centennial
The Hawaiian Gazette. (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]), 03 April 1917. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
United States Lightship LV-87 Ambrose. One of the historic ships that played a role during WWI. New York, New York. 21 April 2016.
A ceremony was held at Aloha Tower and offshore, as reported by the good folks working to save the Waikiki Natatorium, which is a WWI memorial:
Remember the Aztec! Remember Hawaii’s Role in World War I
For more information about Hawai‘i’s role in the war, see:
A note about Falls of Clyde. During this time period, she faithfully carried petroleum products from California to Hawai‘i. There were a number of sailing ships that were captured and sunk by German ships and submarines in both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, but she managed to avoid that sad fate.
Edit: Removed bad link to external Historic Ships page. (3 September 2018)
