The Hawaiian Star

Relaunching A‘a

Relaunching A‘a

The A‘a is a 40-foot koa racing canoe that is currently part of Bishop Museum’s collection. The museum obtained it...

Fraught With Danger – May 1907

Fraught With Danger – May 1907

The life of a maritime worker can be a hazardous one. Throughout history, accidents or physical violence at sea or...

Sailors’ Union of the Pacific Building

Sailors’ Union of the Pacific Building

The Coast Seamen’s Union of the Pacific Coast and the Steamship Sailors’ Union merged in 1891 to form the Sailors’...

Drunken Sailor – March 1896

Drunken Sailor – March 1896

What shall we do with a drunken sailor? As noted in the 12 March 1896 issue of the Hawaiian Star:...

Hi no Tama at Sea

Hi no Tama at Sea

A story for All Hallows’ Eve… As noted in the 26 March 1904 issue of The Hawaiian Star, Japanese fishermen...

Drunken Sailor – June 1896

Drunken Sailor – June 1896

What shall we do with a drunken sailor? As noted in the 22 June 1896 issue of The Hawaiian Star:...