These descriptions are from newspaper excerpts written at the time of the voyage of the Harpalien in 1912. The British steamship S.S. Harpalien is here with immigrants, 1476 men, women and children, garbed in garments of the Old World, imbued with old traditions, ideals and standards, crowded the decks of the S.S. Harpalien yesterday morning…
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Description of the Voyage of the Earl of Dalhousie to Hawaii, 1882
These descriptions are excerpted from newspapers written at the time of the voyage of the Earl of Dalhousie in 1882. From St. Michael, Azores, March 27, 1882 95 Men, 52 Women, 145 Children THE STATUE OF KAMEHAMEHA The arrival of the original Kamehameha statue on board the British ship Earl of Dalhousie, is an incident…
Description of the Voyage of the Suveric to Hawaii 1906
These are excerpts from newspaper articles written at the time of the Suveric’s voyage to Hawaii in 1906. SHIP THAT ARRIVED HERE IN HAWAII 1st DEC. 1906 SUVERIC BRINGS HOPEFUL AND HAPPY CROWD Commissioner Sargent Says They Are a Fine Lot —Many Cases of Measles “They are a good, strong, clean and fine looking lot…
Description of the Voyage of the Bark Daca to Hawaii 1885
These are excepts from newspaper articles at the time of Daca’s arrival in Hawaii. The British bark, Daca, which arrived in this port Jan. 19, 1885 on Monday, 114 days from Madeira, there was received 313 Portuguese immigrants, men, women and children. Immediately upon her arrival, she was boarded by the Health Office, and all…
Why Did They Leave? Part One: Reasons For Azorean and Madeiran Migration To Hawaii
It’s difficult to know the exact reason each Azorean and Madeiran ancestor immigrated to Hawaii. By researching history and culture at the time of emigration, it’s possible determine what factors played into their decision to leave. Difficulties of Everyday Life Imagine for a moment the migration your ancestors undertook. They left the home of their…