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Animals Shipped to Hilo on Falls of Clyde (1878)

Animals Shipped to Hilo on Falls of Clyde (1878)

From the 27 December 1904 issue of the Hilo Tribune: Transcript:A Floating Farm.    The ship Falls of Clyde was a veritable...

Drunken Sailor – July 1923

Drunken Sailor – July 1923

What shall we do with a drunken sailor? As noted in the 21 July 1923 issue of the Honolulu Star-Bulletin:...

Drunken Sailor – September 1900

Drunken Sailor – September 1900

What shall we do with a drunken sailor? Beware of bear! As noted in the 6 September 1900 issue of...

Notice of Death at Sea

Notice of Death at Sea

From the 3 October 1846 issue of The Polynesian, notice of the deaths of three sailors: 9 May 1846 |...

Sailing Ships Converted to Oil Carriers

Sailing Ships Converted to Oil Carriers

The Falls of Clyde is unique because she is currently the only example of a sail-driven oil tanker left in...

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...

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