Posts by Maritime Hawai‘i

Drunken Sailor – October 1903

Drunken Sailor – October 1903

What shall we do with a drunken sailor? As noted in the 13 October 1903 issue of The Honolulu Advertiser:...

Falls of Clyde (1878)

Falls of Clyde (1878)

The Falls of Clyde was built by Russell and Co. at Port Glasgow, Scotland. She was launched on 12 December...

Relegated to a Bar Curiosity

Relegated to a Bar Curiosity

Auwe! On the eve of the Falls of Clyde’s 145th birthday, I find it painful to write this post. With...

Kamokuiki (2000)

Kamokuiki (2000)

Diamond Head at Kewalo Basin

Diamond Head at Kewalo Basin

The charter boat Diamond Head docked at Kewalo Basin in July 1958. The sign lists her regular departure times and...

Aloha Horizon Pacific (1979)

Aloha Horizon Pacific (1979)

It is always sad to hear that a familiar vessel has met her end in a breaker’s yard. The news...

Fauna: Pacific Golden Plover

Fauna: Pacific Golden Plover

Pacific Golden Plover (Pluvialis fulva) Hawaiian Name: Kōlea The Pacific golden plover is a migratory shorebird that can be seen...

Katherine (1979)

Katherine (1979)

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