Histoire
This ship-rigged (4-masted) was built in 1878 by Russell & Co. Ltd. in Port Glasgow, Scotland.
Notes historiques
In 1963 restoration commenced at Honolulu and completed as a museum exhibit at Pier 7, Honolulu in 1968.
In 2007 closed to public when adjoining Maritime Museum closed. In 6/2016 Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) gave notice to leave her berth, citing safety and security dangers to other port users.
In 2016 new campaign, Save Falls of Clyde International (SFOCI), to return the ship to the Clyde, was formed.
In 2021 FOCI won a contract for removal of the ship from HDOT, who cancelled the contract in 2022.
In 2025 the decision has been made to scuttle the Falls of clyde about 12 miles offshore from Honolulu HI USA.
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1878 she was owned by William & John Wright and M. Breakenridge (Falls Line) managed by Michael Breakenridge, Glasgow Scotland UK.
In 1898 she was owned by Arthur M Brown, Honolulu, Kingdom of Hawaii.
In 1899 she was owned by Matson Navigation Co, Honolulu Hawaii.
In 1907 she was owned by Associated Oil Co, San Francisco CA USA.
In 1920 she was owned by G W McNear, San Francisco CA USA.
In 1922 she was owned by General Petroleum Corp of California,, San Francisco CA USA.
In 1959 she was owned by William W Mitchell, USA.
In 1963 she was owned by Karl Kortum and Fred Klebingat, USA.
In 1968 she was owned by Hawaiʻi State Museum of Natural and Cultural History (Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum), Honolulu HI USA.
In 2008-2025 she was owned by Friends of Falls of Clyde, Honolulu HI USA.
Capitaines
Captain J. Peterson (1926-1927);
Reconstructions
In 1899 reduced to a barque with passengers accommodation. In 1907 she was converted to a bulk oil tanker. In 1922 she was cut down into an oil barge at Ketchikan TA USA to 1809grt 1748nrt, 266.1 x 40.0 x 23.5ft
Références
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1910)
- Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1926-1927
- www.clydeships.co.uk ↗ (website viewed 16/08/2025)
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