Inter-Island Steam Navigation Co.

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...

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...

100 Years Ago – Body of a Sailor Found

100 Years Ago – Body of a Sailor Found

As noted in the 20 January 1921 issue of the Honolulu Star-Bulletin, the body of Kauwi (Kaiwi) Mu was found...

100 Years Ago – Influenza Epidemic

100 Years Ago – Influenza Epidemic

With the serious concern surrounding the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak, which has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization...

100 Years Ago – Travel to Kīlauea

100 Years Ago – Travel to Kīlauea

Since the mid-1800s, tourists have been attracted to Kīlauea on the island of Hawai‘i (Big Island). The growing reputation of the active...

100 Years Ago – Traveling to Kaua‘i

100 Years Ago – Traveling to Kaua‘i

One hundred years ago, the only way to travel between the islands was by sea. Sailing schedules, like this one...

Inter-Island Steam Navigation Co. Crew

Inter-Island Steam Navigation Co. Crew

Crew of an Inter-Island Steam Navigation Co. Ship, ca. 1930 The Inter-Island Steam Navigation Co. ships carried cargo and passengers...