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Aloha Kulamanu (1946)

Aloha Kulamanu (1946)

Another familiar sight in Honolulu Harbor is gone.  Kulamanu (IMO 8836429), which was tied up on the Diamond Head side...

Kulamanu’s Aborted Journey

Kulamanu’s Aborted Journey

With no public fanfare, Kulamanu (ex-Rella Mae) sailed out of Honolulu Harbor for San Francisco on the morning of 15 September...

100 Years Ago – RMS Makura’s Special Passengers

100 Years Ago – RMS Makura’s Special Passengers

In the days when ships were the sole means of transportation to and from the Hawaiian Islands, local newspapers devoted quite...

Falls of Clyde – February 2017 Update

Falls of Clyde – February 2017 Update

Maritime Hawai‘i has been approached by a number of people who are curious about the current status of the National...

Falls of Clyde – January 2017 Update

Falls of Clyde – January 2017 Update

Sailing ships played a large part in the maritime history of Hawai‘i. Thus, it should be no surprise that the...